Definition of slur

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  • slur is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 4
  • slur is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 4
  • slur is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of slur

  • a blemish made by dirt (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. blot
    2. daub
    3. smear
    4. smirch
    5. smudge
    6. spot
  • become vague or indistinct (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. blur
    2. dim
  • a disparaging remark (noun)

    Examples

    1. it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility

    Synonyms

    1. aspersion
  • (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato (noun)
  • play smoothly or legato (verb)

    Examples

    1. the pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata
  • speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur (verb)

    Examples

    1. your comments are slurring your co-workers
  • utter indistinctly (verb)

See definition of slur in Merriam Webster