This meaning refers to a derogatory word or expression targeting identity, background, or character.
The speaker apologized for using a racial slur.
The comment was widely condemned as a slur.
This meaning refers to an unfair accusation or remark that harms respect for someone or something.
He rejected the allegation as a political slur.
The rumor was a slur on her professional record.
This meaning refers to speaking without clearly separating or articulating sounds.
He slurred his words because he was exhausted.
The patient began to slur her speech.
This verb meaning refers to attacking someone's identity, character, or reputation with offensive language.
The remark slurred an entire community.
She accused the article of slurring her reputation.
In musical notation, a slur is a curved line showing that different notes should be performed legato.
The slur connects the four notes in one phrase.
Play the passage smoothly beneath the slur.
