complain vs demur

complain

verb
  • To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge. 

  • To creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel. 

  • To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment. 

demur

verb
  • To scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk 

  • To interpose a demurrer. 

  • To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair. 

noun
  • An act of hesitation as to proceeding; a scruple; also, a suspension of action or decision; a pause, a stop. 

How often have the words complain and demur occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )