Definition of
slur is the dictionary form of slures Definition of slur
slur has definitions from the field of music
1
[ noun ] a disparaging remark

Synonyms

aspersion

Examples

"in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion" "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility"

2
[ noun ] (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
3
[ verb ] become vague or indistinct

Synonyms

dim blur

Examples

"The distinction between the two theories blurred"

4
[ verb ] utter indistinctly
5
[ verb ] speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur

Examples

"your comments are slurring your co-workers"

6
[ verb ] (music) play smoothly or legato

Examples

"the pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata"

7
[ noun ] a blemish made by dirt

Synonyms

blot spot daub smear smirch smudge

Examples

"he had a smudge on his cheek"

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