Similar Words
sailor
salary
scholar
squalor
squealer
Misspelling
lur, sllur, slu, slurr, sluur, sslur, zlur

Slur — synonyms, definition

1. slur (Noun)

40 synonyms
accusation affront aspersion baseness blemish blot brand censure complaint contempt daub disapprobation disgrace dishonour disrepute flaw humiliation impertinence imputation indictment • • •
3 definitions

slur (Noun) — (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato.

slur (Noun) — A disparaging remark. ex. "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility"

slur (Noun) — A blemish made by dirt.

7 types of
blemish defect depreciation derogation disparagement mar musical notation
8 types
blotch ethnic slur fingermark fingerprint inkblot splodge splotch tie

2. slur (Verb)

37 synonyms
abuse affront antagonise antagonize asperse belittle blemish blur calumniate defame dim discredit dishonour disparage disregard gall insult libel mark mispronounce • • •
4 definitions

slur (Verb) — (music) play smoothly or legato. ex. "the pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata"

slur (Verb) — Speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur. ex. "your comments are slurring your co-workers"

slur (Verb) — Utter indistinctly.

slur (Verb) — Become vague or indistinct. ex. "The distinction between the two theories slurred"

11 types of
Spiel denote mouth play refer speak talk utter verbalise verbalize weaken
2 types
efface obliterate
1 see also
slur over