Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Slur.
How to pronounce slur:
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Slur - as a noun
(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
musical notationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A disparaging remark
Example: "In the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aspersionHypernyms (Closely Related)
depreciationderogationdisparagementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Slur - as a verb
Play smoothly or legato
Example: "The pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata"
Speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
Example: "Your comments are slurring your co-workers"
Utter indistinctly
Example Sentences
"He used a racial slur to insult his neighbor."
"The actress was upset by the slur written about her in the tabloid."
"The politician's comments were seen as a misogynistic slur."
"The comedian made a controversial racial slur during his stand-up routine."
"The company received backlash for including a homophobic slur in their advertisement."
Word Game Points
Is SLUR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slur is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SLUR has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is SLUR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slur is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSLUR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is SLUR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slur is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSLUR has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
