Hyphenation of slur

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slur

Definitions of slur:

1.
(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
2.
A disparaging remark
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.
A blemish made by dirt
He had a smudge on his cheek
4.
Play smoothly or legato
The pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata
5.
Speak disparagingly of
E.g., make a racial slur Your comments are slurring your co-workers
6.
Utter indistinctly
7.
Become vague or indistinct
The distinction between the two theories blurred

Synonyms of slur:

nounmusical notation
noun aspersion, disparagement, depreciation, derogation
noun smudge, spot, blot, daub, smear, smirch, blemish, defect, mar
verb play, spiel
verb denote, refer
verb talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise
verb blur, dim, weaken, slur over

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