DICTOMETER

SLUR

1. Synonyms:
   • Slur
   Definitions:
   • (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Aspersion
   • Slur
   Definitions:
   • a disparaging remark
   Examples:
   • In the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion
   • It is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Smudge
   • Spot
   • Blot
   • Daub
   • Smear
   • Smirch
   • Slur
   Definitions:
   • a blemish made by dirt
   Examples:
   • He had a smudge on his cheek
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Slur
   Definitions:
   • play smoothly or legato
   Examples:
   • The pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Slur
   Definitions:
   • speak disparagingly of
   • e.g., make a racial slur
   Examples:
   • Your comments are slurring your co-workers
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Slur
   Definitions:
   • utter indistinctly
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Blur
   • Dim
   • Slur
   Definitions:
   • become vague or indistinct
   Examples:
   • The distinction between the two theories blurred