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SLURS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Slurs.

Slurs - as a noun

(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
musical notation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A disparaging remark

Example: "In the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aspersion
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depreciationderogationdisparagement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A blemish made by dirt

Example: "He had a smudge on his cheek"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blotdaubsmearsmirchsmudgespot
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blemishdefectmar
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Slurs - 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

Become vague or indistinct

Example: "The distinction between the two theories blurred"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blurdim
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weaken
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She was deeply hurt by the racial slurs directed towards her."
"The comedian faced backlash for using homophobic slurs during his performance."
"Online forums often hide behind anonymity to spew hateful slurs."
"The school has a zero-tolerance policy for any slurs or offensive language."
"He was suspended from work after his slurs towards a colleague were reported."
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Word Game Points

Is SLURS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slurs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLURS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is SLURS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slurs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLURS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is SLURS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slurs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLURS has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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