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Definition of "demurred" []

  • Simple past tense and past participle of demur. (verb)

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Use "demurred" in a sentence
  • "Mr. McCain demurred, then referred to his interview last weekend at Saddleback church by the Rev. Rick Warren, which was well received by conservatives."
  • ""Yes; but so poorly, so miserable," Courbertin demurred."
  • "Act. The plaintiff demurred, that is to say, admitted Sir Edward's plea to be true in fact, but denied that it was a sufficient answer."