Demurral — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /di-ˈmər-əl/ de·mur·ral

Meaning & Definition of Demurral

Demurral (noun)

  1. the act or an instance of demurring

Demurral (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

    "surprisingly, she wrote the check for the parking fine without demurral"

    similar: challenge, complaint, demur, demurrer, difficulty, exception, expostulation, fuss, kick, objection, protest, question, remonstrance, stink
    related: compunction, doubt, misgiving, qualm, scruple, misunderstanding, cavil, niggle (chiefly British), quibble, argument, conflict, debate, dispute, dissent, hassle, quarrel, squabble, static, censure, criticism, defiance, disobedience, rebellion, distrust, distrustfulness, dubiety, dubitation (archaic), incertitude, indetermination, misdoubt, mistrust, mistrustfulness, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty, qualmishness, unease, uneasiness, reluctance, unwillingness
    near: willingness, approval, sanction, acceptance, acquiescence, agreement, assent, compliance, obedience

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Demurral

The most common words with a similar meaning to Demurral:

challenge, complaint, demur, demurrer, difficulty, exception, expostulation, fuss, kick, objection, protest, question, remonstrance, stink

Related Words for Demurral

compunction, doubt, misgiving, qualm, scruple, misunderstanding, cavil, niggle, quibble, argument, conflict, debate, dispute, dissent, hassle, quarrel, squabble, static, censure, criticism, defiance, disobedience, rebellion, distrust, distrustfulness, dubiety, dubitation, incertitude, indetermination, misdoubt

Near Antonyms of Demurral

willingness, approval, sanction, acceptance, acquiescence, agreement, assent, compliance, obedience

Origin & Etymology of Demurral

First known use: 1808

Frequently Asked Questions about Demurral

What does "Demurral" mean?

"Demurral" means the act or an instance of demurring. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or an instance of demurring.

What is another word for "Demurral"?

Other words for "Demurral" include challenge, complaint, demur, demurrer, difficulty, exception, expostulation and fuss. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Demurral" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Demurral"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Demurral". Common alternatives include challenge, complaint, demur, demurrer, difficulty, exception, expostulation, fuss, kick and objection.

How do you use "Demurral" in a sentence?

Examples of "Demurral" in a sentence: "surprisingly, she wrote the check for the parking fine without demurral".

Is "Demurral" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Demurral" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Demurral"?

"Demurral" is pronounced /di-ˈmər-əl/ and divided into syllables as de·mur·ral.

What is the origin of the word "Demurral"?

First known use: 1808.

What is another word for "Demurral" meaning "a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent"?

When "Demurral" (noun) means a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent, synonyms include challenge, complaint, demur, demurrer, difficulty and exception.