See Also: slur(medicine)
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slur 1, verb(dictionary)
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slur(3) (iou)



slur noun3. E17.
[from SLUR verb2.]
An insult, a disparaging remark; an imputation of wrongdoing; an aspersion; a stigma. E17.
cast a slur on, put a slur on, throw a slur on cast an aspersion on, slander, (also foll. by upon).
J. D. Sutherland Extremely angry at..a serious slur on his professional integrity.
Music. A curved line over or under two or more notes which are to be sung to one syllable or played or sung legato. M17.
Printing. A blurred or smudged impression; image distortion caused during the printing process, an instance of this. L18.
The action or an instance of slurring in pronunciation, singing, writing, etc. M19.