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BLUR

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Blur.

How to pronounce blur:

US

Blur - as a noun

A hazy or indistinct representation

Example: "It happened so fast it was just a blur"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fuzz25

Blur - as a verb

Become glassy; lose clear vision

Example: "Her eyes glazed over from lack of sleep"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
film overglaze over

To make less distinct or clear

Example: "The haze blurs the hills"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
focus10

Make unclear, indistinct, or blurred

Example: "Her remarks confused the debate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confuse12obnubilate14obscure11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a smudge on; soil by smudging

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smear7smudge10smutch13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rub5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make dim or indistinct

Example: "The fog blurs my vision"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blear7
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
focus10

Become vague or indistinct

Example: "The distinction between the two theories blurred"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dim6slur4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weaken13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
focus10

Blur - as an adjective

In a state of doubt or confusion.

Example Sentences

"The rain started to blur my vision as I walked down the street."
"She used a soft brush to blur the edges of the painting."
"The photographer used a filter to blur the background and focus on the subject."
"Her tears began to blur the words on the page as she read the heartbreaking story."
"The dancer's movements were so fast that they appeared to blur together."
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Word Game Points

Is BLUR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blur is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLUR has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is BLUR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blur is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLUR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BLUR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blur is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLUR has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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