1de·mur 
/dɪˈmɚ/ verb
de·murs; de·murred; de·mur·ring /dɪˈmɚ/ verb [no obj] formal 1 : to disagree politely with another person's statement or suggestion
▪ She suggested that he would win easily, but he demurred, saying he expected the election to be close. 2 : to politely refuse to accept a request or suggestion
▪ A number of people wanted her to run for governor, but she demurred. [=declined]
▪ She suggested that he would win easily, but he demurred, saying he expected the election to be close.
▪ A number of people wanted her to run for governor, but she demurred. [=declined]
