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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
a rowdy group of patrons was kicked out of the theater for shouting slurs
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as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
your drunken behavior at the wedding has cast a slur on this family
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as in to insult
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Recent Examples of slur
Sharareh Drury, People.com, 2 June 2025
Following Joss’ death, the King of the Hill voice actor’s husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, said on social media that they were approached by the neighbor who began yelling homophobic slurs and fired his gun.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
But the inhalation of these toxic chemicals can seriously impact the nervous system resulting in dizziness, slurred speech and, potentially, death.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Noun
The Mono County district attorney reportedly objected to the diversion request due to Osment's prior DUI conviction, as well as the actor using racial slurs against a police officer while being arrested, but was overruled.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 2 June 2025
Following Joss’ death, the King of the Hill voice actor’s husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, said on social media that they were approached by the neighbor who began yelling homophobic slurs and fired his gun.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Verb
Jane is heard asking the male escort to wear a condom, but is interrupted by Combs, whose voice appears thick and slurred, as music pulsed in the background.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
But the inhalation of these toxic chemicals can seriously impact the nervous system resulting in dizziness, slurred speech and, potentially, death.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slur
Noun
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Under it, anyone who defames, insults or threatens the King, Queen, heir apparent, or regent faces three to 15 years in prison.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
26 June 2025
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To suggest that the lawsuit is a look into the past insults understatement, and in the process calls into question the worth of the FTC.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Most food stains can be cleaned with dish detergent and water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Unfortunately, both alcohol and peroxide can irritate gums and cause gum sensitivity—this formulation uses a combination of natural enzymes and gentle oxidizers to lift surface stains on the teeth and prevent new ones from forming.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
Verb
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The author also uses platforms like X to regularly troll her critics and take aim at public figures (such as slamming John Oliver’s comments on trans athletes).—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
22 June 2025
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Former Chiefs wide receiver Gehrig Dieter has been amusing himself on social media with posts that are clearly designed to troll Kansas City fans.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Still, whatever his ideological misgivings or sense of being personally affronted, the mayor would be wise to listen to the City Council and add this ordinance to the police’s toolbox for keeping everyone safe.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The weaving of such a powerful — and in the view of some true believers, actually magical — drug within the broader social fabric may affront some true-believing psychonauts’ own purity tests.—
John Semley,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2025
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That realization tends to color behavior, and taints the findings.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
17 June 2025
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In his podcast on The Daily Wire this week, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro cited the taint of the jet deal and called on his listeners to honestly consider its implications.—
Howard LaFranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The Wolf & Shepherd Crossover Plain Toe Derby Shoes are $87 off and sharp enough for weddings or work trips.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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The world’s second-largest economy continues to face a range of challenges, from job insecurity among the younger generation to sharp downturns in the property sector, once a cornerstone of the country’s economic growth.—
Hassan Tayir,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Greg has been blasphemed on national hockey shows up there, eh?—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2024
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Earlier this month, Abdul Rauf, a Muslim English teacher, was gunned down in Turbat after his students accused him of blaspheming in one of his lectures.—
Hasan Ali,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Aug. 2023
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But behind the sarcasm is the uncomfortable truth: today's kids are hyper-aware of how they're perceived.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
9 June 2025
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Tagging emotional tone or contextual nuance, like sarcasm in reviews or urgency in support tickets, can usefully train models to understand human subtext.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Slur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slur. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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