What is the difference between Demur and Demure?
What is the difference between Demur and Demure? :
Demur : (verb)
( 1 ) Express a doubt about something or an objection to something
I suggested putting the matter to a vote, but the chairman demurred.
Demur : (noun)
( 1 ) Without objecting or hesitating
He finished the work without demur.
Demure : (adjective)
( 1 ) Pretending to be quiet, serious and modest
She is very demure young lady.
( 2 ) Suggesting that one is demure
She talked to me with a demure smile.
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