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Meaning of the word slur in English

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slur

US /slɝː/
UK /slɝː/
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Noun

1.

an insulting or derogatory remark or innuendo

Example:
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He was fired for making a racial slur.
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The politician apologized for his offensive slur.
Synonym:
insulttauntjibedigepithet
2.

a dirty mark, smear, or smudge

Example:
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There was a greasy slur on the window.
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He wiped away the ink slur from the page.
Synonym:
smearsmudgestainmarkblot
3.

a curved line indicating that two or more notes are to be played without separation (legato)

Example:
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The violinist played the passage with a smooth slur.
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Add a slur between these two notes to connect them.

Verb

1.

speak indistinctly so that the words run into one another

Example:
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He began to slur his words after a few drinks.
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Her speech began to slur as she grew tired.
Synonym:
mumblemuttergarblestammerstutter
2.

pass over or refer to slightingly or without due respect

Example:
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He tried to slur her reputation by spreading rumors.
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Don't slur the achievements of others.
Synonym:
disparagedenigrateslandermalignbelittle
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