slur slur /ˈslɝː/

noun

1. A blemish made by dirt  ( daub , slur , smear , blot , smirch , smudge , spot )
   a blemish made by dirt
    He had a smudge on his cheek
   he had a smudge on his cheek
   
2. A disparaging remark  ( aspersion , slur )
   a disparaging remark
    In the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion
   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
   it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility
   
3. (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato  ( slur )
   (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
   

verb

1. Become vague or indistinct  ( blur , dim , slur )
   become vague or indistinct
    The distinction between the two theories blurred
   The distinction between the two theories blurred
   
2. Utter indistinctly  ( slur )
   utter indistinctly
   
3. Speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur  ( slur )
   speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
    Your comments are slurring your co-workers
   your comments are slurring your co-workers
   
4. (music) play smoothly or legato  ( slur )
   (music) play smoothly or legato
    The pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata
   the pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata