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slur
noun(slur)
a blemish made by dirt
Synonyms: blot, daub, smear, smirch, smudge, spot,
slur
verb(slur)
become vague or indistinct
Synonyms: blur, dim,
slur
noun(slur)
a disparaging remark
Synonyms: aspersion,
Examples:
It is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility.
slur
noun(slur)
(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
slur
verb(slur)
play smoothly or legato
Examples:
The pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata.
slur
verb(slur)
speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
Examples:
Your comments are slurring your co-workers.
slur
verb(slur)
utter indistinctly

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