demurring Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: D IH0 M ER1 IH0 NG
What Does Demurring Mean?
Demurring is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of demur. As an adjective, it means Reluctant; tending or serving to demur. As a noun, it means demurral.
Demurring in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Plural | demurrings |
| Comparative / superlative | more demurring, most demurring |
Demurring Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of demur
Demurring as an Adjective
- Reluctant; tending or serving to demur.
Demurring as a Noun
- demurral
Verb
- To linger; to stay; to tarry
- To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.
- To scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk
I demur to that statement.
- To interpose a demurrer.
- To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about
- To cause delay to; to put off
Synonyms of Demurring
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Demurring synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Demurring
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Demurring in a Sentence
I demur to that statement.
Word Forms & Grammar
demurring
demurring (comparative more demurring, superlative most demurring)
demurring (plural demurrings)
Words That Rhyme With Demurring
Common Questions About Demurring
Is demurring a verb or an adjective?
Demurring is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is the plural of demurring?
The plural of demurring is demurrings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of demurring?
The comparative form is more demurring and the superlative form is most demurring.