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slur

/sl/[@]/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato

    noun.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a disparaging remark

    noun.communication

    Examples
    It is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility.
    Synonyms aspersion

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a blemish made by dirt

    noun.attribute

    Synonyms blot daub smear smirch smudge spot

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. A mark or stain; hence, a slight reproach or disgrace; a stigma; a reproachful intimation; an innuendo.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. play smoothly or legato

    verb.creation

    Examples
    The pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur

    verb.communication

    Examples
    Your comments are slurring your co-workers.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. utter indistinctly

    verb.communication

    Synonyms swallow

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. become vague or indistinct

    verb.change

    Synonyms blur dim
    Antonyms focalise focalize focus

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. To soil; to sully; to contaminate; to disgrace.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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