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The Britannica Dictionary slur 2 ENTRIES FOUND:

• slur (verb)
• slur (noun)

1 slur /ˈslɚ/ verb slurs; slurred; slurring 1 slur /ˈslɚ/ verb slurs; slurred; slurring Britannica Dictionary definition of SLUR 1 a [+ object] : to say (something) in an unclear way especially because you are drunk or tired

• She was slurring her words.
• His speech was slurred.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b [no object] of speech : to become unclear especially because you are drunk or tired

• His speech/words slurred as he got drunker

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 [+ object] : to say critical and unfair things about (someone or someone's character)

• They tried to slur him by lying about his war record.
• They tried to slur his character/reputation.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 [+ object] music : to sing or play musical notes so that each one runs smoothly into the next one 2 slur /ˈslɚ/ noun plural slurs 2 slur /ˈslɚ/ noun plural slurs Britannica Dictionary definition of SLUR [count] 1 : an insulting remark about someone or someone's character

• a racial/ethnic slur [=an insult based on someone's race/ethnicity]

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 music : a symbol in music that is used to show that notes are to be sung or played smoothly with no break in between them ASK THE EDITOR

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