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View usage for: (slɜːʳ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense slurs, present participle slurring, past tense, past participle slurred1. countable nounA slur is an insulting remark which could damage someone's reputation. This is yet another slur on the integrity of the Metropolitan Police. [+ on] ...racial slurs. Synonyms: insult, stain, smear, stigma More Synonyms of slur 2. verbIf someone slurs their speech or if their speech slurs, they do not pronounce each word clearly, because they are drunk, ill, or sleepy. He repeated himself and slurred his words more than usual. [VERB noun] The newscaster's speech began to slur. [VERB] 'Hey, you're gorgeous,' he slurred. [VERB with quote] Synonyms: mumble, stammer, stutter, stumble over More Synonyms of slur slurred graded adjective Her speech was so slurred as to be almost incomprehensible. (slɜː) verbWord forms: slurs, slurring or slurred (mainly tr)1. (often foll by over) to treat superficially, hastily, or without due deliberation; gloss 2. (also intr) to pronounce or utter (words, etc) indistinctly 3. to speak disparagingly of or cast aspersions on 4. music to execute (a melodic interval of two or more notes) smoothly, as in legato performance 5. (also intr) to blur or smear 6. archaic to stain or smear; sully noun7. an indistinct sound or utterance 8. a slighting remark; aspersion 9. a stain or disgrace, as upon one's reputation; stigma 10. musica. a performance or execution of a melodic interval of two or more notes in a part b. the curved line (⌢ or ⌣) indicating this Word origin C15: probably from Middle Low German; compare Middle Low German slūren to drag, trail, Middle Dutch sloren, Dutch sleuren (slɜr) verb transitiveWord forms: slurred or ˈslurring1. to pass over quickly and carelessly; make little of often with over 2. to pronounce rapidly and indistinctly, as by combining or dropping sounds 3. Dialectal to stain, smirch, or sully 4. to blur or smear, as in printing 5. to disparage or discredit; cast aspersions on 6. Musica. to sing or play (different and successive notes) by gliding from one to another without a break b. to mark (notes) with a slur noun7. the act or process of slurring 8. something slurred, as a pronunciation 9. a blot, stain, or smear 10. any remark or action that harms or is meant to harm someone's reputation; aspersion, reproach, stigma, etc. 11. Musica. a curved line written above or below two or more successive notes of different pitch that are to be sounded without a noticeable break Word origin prob. < MDu sleuren, to drag, move slowly, trail in mud: for IE base see slug 1Examples of 'slur' in a sentenceslur British English: slur NOUN A slur is an insulting remark which could damage someone's reputation. This is yet another slur on the integrity of the police. - American English: slur
- Brazilian Portuguese: calúnia
- Chinese: 诽谤
- European Spanish: calumnia
- French: insulte
- German: Verunglimpfung
- Italian: ingiuria
- Japanese: 中傷
- Korean: 중상
- European Portuguese: calúnia
- Latin American Spanish: calumnia
British English: slur VERB If someone slurs their speech or if their speech slurs, they do not pronounce each word clearly, because they are drunk, ill, or sleepy. He repeated himself and slurred his words more than usual. - American English: slur
- Brazilian Portuguese: falar arrastado
- Chinese: 含糊地念
- European Spanish: arrastrar las palabras
- French: mal articuler
- German: schleppend sprechen
- Italian: strascicare
- Japanese: 不明瞭に話す
- Korean: >불분명하게 말하다보통은 술이 취하거나 아파서
- European Portuguese: falar vagarosamente
- Latin American Spanish: arrastrar las palabras
Chinese translation of 'slur' n - (= insult)
a slur (on sb/sth) (对(對)某人/某物的)诽(誹)谤(謗) ((duì mǒurén/mǒuwù de) fěibàng)
vt to slur one's speech 说(說)话(話)含糊 (shuōhuà hánhu)
Definition an insulting remark intended to damage someone's reputation yet another slur on the integrity of the police Synonyms smear insinuation blot on your escutcheon Definition to pronounce or say (words) unclearly He repeated himself and slurred his words more than usual. Synonyms mumble stumble over mispronounce garble speak unclearly Additional synonymsDefinition a deliberate insult She has taken my enquiry as a personal affront. Synonyms insult, wrong, injury, abuse, offence, slight, outrage, provocation, slur, indignity, slap in the face (informal), vexationHe has flatly denied casting aspersions on the star's character. Synonyms slander, abuse, smear, censure, slur, reproach, defamation, vilification, denigration, calumny, character assassination, disparagement, vituperation, obloquy, detraction, traducement Definition a stain on one's character a blot on the reputation of the architectural profession Synonyms disgrace, spot, fault, stain, scar, defect, flaw, taint, blemish, demerit, smirch, blot on your escutcheon - slumber
- slummy
- slump
- slur
- slush
- sluttish
- sly
Additional synonymsDefinition a false or malicious statement He alleges that he was the victim of calumny and dirty tricks. Synonyms slander, abuse, insult, smear, libel, stigma, defamation, misrepresentation, lying, vilification, denigration, backbiting, derogation, vituperation, obloquy, aspersion, evil-speaking, detraction, revilement, calumniation Definition something that causes disgrace His actions have brought discredit on the whole regiment. Synonyms disgrace, scandal, shame, disrepute, smear, stigma, censure, slur, ignominy, dishonour, imputation, odium (formal), ill-repute, aspersionDefinition a shameful person or thing the disgrace of having claimed a prize I didn't deserve Synonyms scandal, stain, stigma, blot, blemishDefinition to speak nervously and without confidence Her voice faltered and she had to stop a moment to control it. Synonyms stutter, pause, stumble, hesitate, stammer, speak haltingly Definition an indirect or subtle reference to something rude or unpleasant The report was based on rumours and innuendo. Synonyms insinuation, suggestion, hint, implication, whisper (informal), overtone, intimation, imputation, aspersionDefinition an incident in someone's life that has damaged his or her reputation a stain on the honour of its war dead Synonyms stigma, shame, disgrace, slur, reproach, blemish, dishonour, infamy, blot on the escutcheon Definition to speak or say (something) with involuntary pauses or repetition, as a result of a speech disorder or through fear or nervousness She stammered her way through an introduction. Synonyms stutter, falter, splutter, pause, hesitate, hem and haw, stumble over your words Definition a mark of social disgrace Even in a recession there's still a stigma attached to being out of work. Synonyms disgrace, shame, dishonour, mark, spot, brand, stain, slur, blot, reproach, imputation, smirch Definition to speak (a word or phrase) with involuntary repetition of initial consonants I was trembling so hard, I thought I would stutter when I spoke. Synonyms stammer, stumble, falter, hesitate, splutter, speak haltingly |