DEMURRER Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

demurrer

noun

di-ˈmər-ər

Definition of demurrer

as in objection

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent the only demurrer voiced by most music critics was that the piece was too short

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Recent Examples of demurrer The hearing on the demurrer motion is scheduled for June 11. — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026 For those of you who don't know, demurrers challenge the legal sufficiency of the plaintiff's complaint. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 14 Jan. 2026 Perhaps, perhaps, but what is sure is that Costner has another kick at the case on the calendar for December in a demurrer hearing. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025 LaBella’s lawsuit will face another hurdle when the judge considers a separate challenge known as a demurrer in December. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for demurrer

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Noun

The sale has drawn objections from the flight attendants union and a software firm that says some of the data isn’t Spirit’s to sell.

— Jeff Kleinma, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Collins, Scott, and Whitmer spent much of the past year and a half framing their objections as cautionary.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of objection

Noun

Grannell has made other threats this year, beginning five months ago, according to the account of an FBI special agent that is described in a criminal complaint.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
The first ethics complaint was filed last Friday by an employee of the City Attorney's Office who also asked to remain anonymous.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of complaint

Noun

With rare exceptions, EV sound is little more than an affectation.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
Washington had carved out exceptions for itself and some European countries to buy Russian oil, and the Biden administration had even encouraged India to buy Russian oil under a price cap as part of a plan to stabilize the global oil market.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026

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