English to English
slur
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noun (n)
- (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- a disparaging remark(noun.communication)Example:
It is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility.
source: wordnet30 - A mark or stain; hence, a slight reproach or disgrace; a stigma; a reproachful intimation; an innuendo.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- play smoothly or legato(verb.creation)Example:
The pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata.
source: wordnet30 - speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur(verb.communication)Example:
Your comments are slurring your co-workers.
source: wordnet30 - To soil; to sully; to contaminate; to disgrace.(verb)source: webster1913