Meaning & use
demurred
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Raised polite objections or showed reluctance to do something.
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When asked to lead the project, she demurred, saying she preferred to support from behind the scenes.
He demurred at first but eventually agreed to give the speech.
A note on using this word
Past tense of 'demur'; the objection is usually mild and polite rather than forceful, and often signals hesitation more than outright refusal.
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agreedconsented
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