demur

US /dɪˈmɝː/
UK /dɪˈmɝː/
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1.

raise doubts or objections or show reluctance

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She demurred at the suggestion that she should pay.
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The committee demurred, citing lack of funds.
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objectprotestbalkhesitatescruple
1.

the action or process of objecting to or hesitating over something

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They accepted the proposal without demur.
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There was a slight demur from some members.
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objectionprotesthesitationqualmscruple