demur
/dɪˈmɜr/
verb
- To show hesitation or objection to something; to raise doubts or refuse politely.
- The lawyer will demur if the evidence is not properly presented.
- He did not demur when his friend asked for a favor.
- She wanted to demur when asked to work late, but agreed anyway.
noun
- An act of hesitating or objecting; a polite expression of doubt or disagreement.
- The committee accepted the plan without demur.
- His only demur was about the cost of the project.
- After a brief demur, she accepted the invitation.