Demur and Obedience

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Demur noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.

Usage example: we accepted his offer to pay for our dinners without demur

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Obedience is an antonym for demur.

Nearby Words: demure, demurred, demurring

Obedience noun - A bending to the authority or control of another.

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Demur is an antonym for obedience.

Nearby Words: obedient, obediently

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