slur

noun
UK: /slɜː/
US: /slɝː/

  1. A remark that insults someone or their character, often based on prejudice.

    1. That was a nasty slur about his family, very inappropriate.
    2. She ignored the racial slur and continued her speech undeterred by the hateful comment.

  2. An insinuation or allegation that damages someone's reputation.

    1. He denied the slur and defended his good name.
    2. The political debate devolved into personal slurs instead of substantive policy discussions.

Synonyms

insult affront aspersion slight defame mumble
slur verb

  1. To speak unclearly, so that the sounds run together.

    1. He began to slur his words as he got tired.
    2. After the surgery, she would slur her speech for a few days due to the anaesthesia.

  2. To make damaging or insulting remarks about someone.

    1. The article appeared to slur her reputation without any evidence.
    2. The politician was accused of trying to slur his opponent's character during the campaign.
slur adjective

  1. To pronounce words in an unclear way so that they run into each other.

    1. The drunk man gave a slurred speech.
    2. She had slurred speech because of the medication she was taking.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slur" in English means: A remark that insults someone or their character, often based on prejudice., An insinuation or allegation that damages someone's reputation..

The phonetic transcription of "slur" is /slɜː/ in British English and /slɝː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slur": insult, affront, aspersion, slight, defame, mumble.

Example usage of "slur": "That was a nasty slur about his family, very inappropriate.". More examples on the page.