demur |
complain |
In lang=en terms the difference between demur and complain
is that
demur is to scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk while
complain is to make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
As verbs the difference between demur and complain
is that
demur is (obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry while
complain is to express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
As a noun demur
is stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
demur |
false |
As a verb demur
is (obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry.
As a noun demur
is stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
As an adjective false is
(
label) one of two states of a boolean variable; logic.
diffident |
demur |
As an adjective diffident
is (archaic): lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
As a verb demur is
(obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry.
As a noun demur is
stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
demur |
deplore |
As verbs the difference between demur and deplore
is that
demur is (obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry while
deplore is .
As a noun demur
is stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
demur |
oppose |
As verbs the difference between demur and oppose
is that
demur is (obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry while
oppose is .
As nouns the difference between demur and oppose
is that
demur is stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple while
oppose is opposite.
As an adjective oppose is
opposite.
demur |
undefined |
As a verb demur
is (obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry.
As a noun demur
is stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
As an adjective undefined is
lacking a definition or value.
affable |
demur |
As an adjective affable
is receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable.
As a verb demur is
(obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry.
As a noun demur is
stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
delay |
demur |
Related terms |
Delay is a related term of demur.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between delay and demur
is that
delay is (obsolete) to assuage, quench, allay while
demur is (obsolete) to cause delay to; to put off.
As verbs the difference between delay and demur
is that
delay is to put off until a later time; to defer or
delay can be (obsolete) to dilute, temper while
demur is (obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry.
As nouns the difference between delay and demur
is that
delay is a period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity while
demur is stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
demur |
assent |
As verbs the difference between demur and assent
is that
demur is (obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry while
assent is to agree to, give approval.
As nouns the difference between demur and assent
is that
demur is stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple while
assent is agreement, act of agreeing.
scruple |
demur |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between scruple and demur
is that
scruple is (obsolete) to doubt; to question; to hesitate to believe; to question the truth of (a fact, etc) while
demur is (obsolete) to cause delay to; to put off.
In lang=en terms the difference between scruple and demur
is that
scruple is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience while
demur is to scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk.
As nouns the difference between scruple and demur
is that
scruple is (obsolete) a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram while
demur is stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
As verbs the difference between scruple and demur
is that
scruple is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience while
demur is (obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry.
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