demur

verb

Raise objections or show reluctance.

noun

The action of objecting to or hesitating over something.

SYNONYMS

balkbe cageybe reluctantbe unwillingbogglecavildissentdrag one's heelsexpress doubtexpress misgivingsexpress reluctanceexpress reservationshang backhesitatekick up a fusskick up a stinklodge a protestobjectprotestraise doubtsraise objectionsrefusetake exceptiontake issuethink twice