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SLURRING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Slurring.

Slurring - 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)

Slurring - 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

"His slurring in the speech made it difficult for the audience to understand him."
"The actor's slurring of his lines was a result of his excessive drinking."
"We could hear the slurring of words coming from the intoxicated man."
"The teacher noticed the slurring of the student's speech and suspected he was under the influence."
"The slurring in her voice indicated that she may have suffered a stroke."
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Word Game Points

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

SLURRING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SLURRING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slurring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLURRING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SLURRING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slurring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLURRING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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