demur
used in To Kill a Mockingbird

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Definition

take exception to

or in law: a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

...and we were subjected to a lengthy review of the evidence with Jem's ideas on the law regarding rape: ...
"Jem," Reverend Sykes demurred, "this ain't a polite thing for little ladies to hear..."
p. 279.8

demurred = objected

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