Meaning & use
demur vs. demure
The distinction between demur, a verb meaning to object or hesitate, and demure, an adjective meaning shy or modest.
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She would demur whenever asked to speak publicly, preferring her usual demure silence instead.
He did not demur when the plan changed, though his demure assistant said nothing at all.
A note on using this word
The words are unrelated in origin despite similar spelling; demur rhymes with her, while demure rhymes with pure.
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