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Meaning of the word blur in English

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blur

US /blɝː/
UK /blɝː/

Noun

1.

a thing that cannot be seen or heard clearly.

Example:
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the pale blur of her face
Synonym:
hazecloudmistsmearsmudge

Verb

1.

make or become unclear or less distinct.

Example:
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tears blurred her vision
Synonym:
unfocussoftenobscuredimfadefogbedimbefogbecloudblearmuddymuddlemix upconfuseobfuscatecloudgarblelessenweakenmuddy the watersdullnumbdeadendecreasediminishreducemutetone downindistinctblurryfuzzyhazymistyfoggyshadowysmokyfaintunclearvagueindefiniteunfocusedill-definednebulouswoollymuzzybleary
Synonym:
sharpenfocuscleardistinct
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