| Front | slur |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, nounBrE /slɜː(r)/NAmE /slɜːr/ verb (-rr-)1 ~ sth| + speech to pronounce words in a way that is not clear so that they run into each other, usually because you are drunk or tiredShe had drunk too much and her speech was slurred. 2 ~ sth (music) to play or sing a group of two or more musical notes so that each one runs smoothly into the next 3 ~ sb/sth to harm sb's reputation by making unfair or false statements about themShe accused the programme of slurring the company's name. noun 1 ~ (on sb/sth) an unfair remark about sb/sth that may damage other people's opinion of them insultShe had dared to cast a slur on his character. (especially NAmE) The crowd started throwing bottles and shouting racial slurs. 2 (music) a curved sign used to show that two or more notes are to be played smoothly and without a break |
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