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Demur vs. Demure
Demur
/dɪˈmɜː/Examples:
He had to demur when asked to lie for the company.Despite initial demur, she agreed to join the project later.He did not demur to the strange request from his manager.
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Demure
/dɪˈmjʊə/Examples:
She wore a demure dress to the evening gala.His demure demeanor belied his rebellious nature.In the interview, she maintained a demure composure.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- The word demur has a u after e, similar to how one might refuse something, which aligns with its meaning of objecting or hesitating.
- Demure ends in e, which can remind you of elegance or reservedness, fitting to describe someone modest or shy.
- Remember that demur is an action (a verb), while demure is a quality or manner (an adjective).
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