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slurring

/ˈslɜːrɪŋ/ /ˈslɝːɪŋ/

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verb

To insult or slight.

Examples :

"He was slurring his colleague's work, claiming it was full of errors even though it was well-done. "

"He was slurring her intelligence by constantly interrupting her and telling her she was wrong. "

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verb

To run together; to articulate poorly.

Examples :

"to slur syllables; He slurs his speech when he is drunk."

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verb

To play legato or without separate articulation; to connect (notes) smoothly.

Examples :

"The cellist was slurring the notes together to create a smooth, flowing melody. "

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verb

To soil; to sully; to contaminate; to disgrace.

Examples :

"The accusation of cheating slurred her reputation and made people question her honesty. "

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verb

To cover over; to disguise; to conceal; to pass over lightly or with little notice.

Examples :

"The politician was accused of slurring over the details of the financial scandal in his speech. "

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verb

To cheat, as by sliding a die; to trick.

Examples :

"He was slurring the dice in the back alley game, trying to win more money. "

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verb

To blur or double, as an impression from type; to mackle.

Examples :

"The old printing press was slurring the text, making the letters look blurry and difficult to read. "

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noun

A slur mark in music.

Examples :

"The musician added a careful slurring to connect the two notes, making the melody flow smoothly. "