Select the antonym of “demur”:

A. Refuse
B. Accept
C. Delay
D. Argue
Correct Answer: B. Accept

Correct answer: Accept. To demur is to raise objections or hesitate, so “accept” is the opposite.

Background: “Demur” is often used as: “He demurred at the idea.”

  • Refuse: “Refuse” is similar to demur.
  • Delay: “Delay” is similar to demur.
  • Argue: “Argue” is similar to demur.

Did you know? A synonym is “object”.

Memory trick: Demur ↔ accept.

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