slur Synonyms
Another word for slur
• noun (Context 1)
An insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation; a derogatory or offensive term.
"The politician immediately apologized for the offensive insult made during the heated debate."
• verb (Context 2)
To speak indistinctly so that the sounds run into one another.
"Exhausted after a twenty-four-hour shift, the resident began to mumble his words slightly."
• noun (Context 3)
An act of speaking indistinctly so that the sounds run into one another.
"A noticeable mumble in a patient's speech can be an early warning sign of a stroke."
• verb (Context 4)
To make a damaging or disparaging remark about someone; to malign or insult.
"The article was criticized for attempting to malign the integrity of the independent committee."
• noun (Context 5)
A curved line in musical notation indicating that the notes it embraces are to be played or sung smoothly and without separation.
"The violinist practiced the passage carefully to observe every legato marked in the score."
Opposites of slur
The opposite of slur shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: