Synonyms of slur

slur 1 of 2

noun

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insult
• offence
• sarcasm
• epithet
• outrage
• diss
• indignity
• name
• affront
• barb
• slap
• offense
• attack
• slight
• dart
• disgrace
• personality
• brickbat
• dis
• jibe
• taunt
• put-down
• poke
• criticism
• sneer
• invective
• abuse
• gibe
• vituperation
• cut
• dig
• gird
• shame
• jeer
• mock
• quip
• disapproval
• catcall
• opprobrium
• swipe
• dishonor
• torture
• knock
• torment
• slam

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliment
• praise
• commendation
• applause
• acclaim
• accolade
• flattery
• adulation

• compliment
• praise
• commendation
• applause
• acclaim
• accolade
• flattery
• adulation

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2

as in stain

a mark of guilt or disgrace

your drunken behavior at the wedding has cast a slur on this family

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stain
• taint
• stigma
• blot
• guilt
• smudge
• shame
• brand
• disgrace
• smirch
• onus
• spot
• discredit
• odium
• infamy
• opprobrium
• dishonor
• disrepute
• ignominy
• obloquy
• reproach
• sin
• black eye
• immorality
• licentiousness
• disesteem
• corruption
• vice
• iniquity
• depravity
• debauchery
• unscrupulousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• credit
• award
• honor
• purity
• right
• modesty
• chastity
• legitimacy
• good
• integrity
• stainlessness
• chasteness
• honesty
• rectitude
• righteousness
• probity
• uprightness
• fame
• goodness
• repute
• glory
• scrupulousness
• renown
• virtuousness

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• credit
• award
• honor
• purity
• right
• modesty
• chastity
• legitimacy
• good
• integrity
• stainlessness
• chasteness
• honesty
• rectitude
• righteousness
• probity
• uprightness
• fame
• goodness
• repute
• glory
• scrupulousness
• renown
• virtuousness

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slur

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verb

1

as in to troll

Synonyms & Similar Words

• troll
• sharp
• warble
• trill
• hum
• croon
• lilt
• quaver
• chant
• harmonize
• vocalize
• yodel
• belt
• scat
• carol
• sing
• serenade
• descant

2

as in to insult

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insult
• affront
• blaspheme
• disparage
• blackguard
• profane
• libel
• belittle
• asperse
• curse
• harass
• execrate
• slander
• scold
• revile
• berate
• harangue
• savage
• imprecate
• vilify
• attack
• bad-mouth
• harry
• criticize
• traduce
• lambast
• abuse
• put down
• assail
• chide
• vituperate
• whip
• excoriate
• rebuke
• jump (on)
• chastise
• castigate
• slam
• reprimand
• potshot
• bash
• lambaste
• scathe
• belabor
• trash
• lace (into)
• fulminate
• blast
• lash (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praise
• compliment
• commend
• hail
• laud
• acclaim

• praise
• compliment
• commend
• hail
• laud
• acclaim

Phrases Containing slur

• slur (over)

• slur (over)