demur / demure
To object versus modest.
To demur is to object or hesitate. Demure is the adjective meaning reserved or modest. Do not use a demur reply.
Examples
UseShe demurred at the fee.
Usea demure nod
Avoida demur nod
To object versus modest.
To demur is to object or hesitate. Demure is the adjective meaning reserved or modest. Do not use a demur reply.
UseShe demurred at the fee.
Usea demure nod
Avoida demur nod