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SLUR

(noun, verb)
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There are 7 meanings of the word Slur.

How to pronounce slur:

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Slur - as a noun

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
musical notation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A disparaging remark

Example: "In the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aspersion11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depreciation17derogation12disparagement19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A blemish made by dirt

Example: "He had a smudge on his cheek"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blot6daub7smear7smirch13smudge10spot6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blemish14defect12mar5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Slur - as a verb

Play smoothly or legato

Example: "The pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata"

Speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur

Example: "Your comments are slurring your co-workers"

Utter indistinctly

Become vague or indistinct

Example: "The distinction between the two theories blurred"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blur6dim6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weaken13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He used a racial slur to insult his neighbor."
"The actress was upset by the slur written about her in the tabloid."
"The politician's comments were seen as a misogynistic slur."
"The comedian made a controversial racial slur during his stand-up routine."
"The company received backlash for including a homophobic slur in their advertisement."
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Word Game Points

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

SLUR has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is SLUR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slur is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLUR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is SLUR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slur is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLUR has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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