slur
noun
Pronunciation: /slɜːr/
Definition
An insulting or disparaging remark or term, often directed at a specific group based on race, religion, or identity.
Examples
The newspaper refused to print the slur used by the protesters.
Using a racial slur is a clear violation of the company's code of conduct.
He apologized for the offensive slur he uttered in the heat of the moment.
How to Use slur
- cast a slur on (idiom)
- To damage someone's reputation or character. — "His comments cast a slur on the integrity of the entire committee."
- slur one's words (collocation)
- To speak unclearly. — "If you slur your words during the presentation, the audience will be confused."
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