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Synonyms
slur (slûr)

[Probably from Middle English sloor, mud.]

transitive verb: slurred, slur·ring, slurs. 

  1. To pronounce indistinctly.
  2. To talk about disparagingly or insultingly.
  3. To pass over lightly or carelessly; treat without due consideration.
  4. Music
    1. To glide over (a series of notes) smoothly without a break.
    2. To mark with a slur.
  5. Printing To blur or smear.

noun 

  1. A disparaging remark; an aspersion.
  2. A slurred utterance or sound.
  3. Music
    1. A curved line connecting notes on a score to indicate that they are to be played or sung legato.
    2. A passage played or sung in this manner.
  4. Printing A smeared or blurred impression.