slur
/slɜr/
verb
- To speak unclearly, often by running words together or not pronouncing sounds distinctly.
- The actor had to practice not slurring his lines in the fast-paced scene.
- After a few drinks, her speech started to slur noticeably.
- He was so tired that he began to slur his words during the meeting.
- To make damaging or insulting remarks about someone or something.
- It's unfair to slur an entire group based on the actions of a few individuals.
- The politician tried to slur his opponent's reputation with false accusations.
- She felt hurt when her coworker slurred her work in front of the boss.
- In music, to play or sing a group of notes smoothly and without breaks.
- The choir director asked the singers to slur the phrase instead of singing each note separately.
- In this piece, you should slur the first three notes together.
- The violinist learned to slur the notes in the melody for a smoother sound.
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noun
- An insulting or disrespectful remark, especially one that targets a person or group.
- Using a racial slur is never acceptable.
- He apologized for the slur he made during the argument.
- The comedian's routine included a slur that offended many audience members.
- A curved line in written music indicating that notes should be played smoothly together.
- The pianist ignored the slur and played the notes short and separate.
- The music teacher drew a slur over the notes to show they should be connected.
- When you see a slur, play the notes legato.
- A blurred or unclear mark, especially in printing or writing.
- The old document had a slur of ink across the page.
- A slur in the print made the letter hard to read.
- The printer caused a slur on the final copy of the report.
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