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slur

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of slur

1 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 of slur

affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dart, dig, dis (also diss) [slang], epithet, gird, indignity, insult, name, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight

Words Related to slur

catcall, gibe (or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt

abuse, invective, vituperation

disapproval, opprobrium

disgrace, dishonor, shame

attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe

torment, torture

Near Antonyms of slur

accolade, commendation, compliment

acclaim, applause, praise

adulation, flattery

2 a mark of guilt or disgrace

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

Synonyms of slur

blot, brand, onus, smirch, smudge, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Words Related to slur

black eye, discredit, disesteem, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, guilt, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

corruption, debauchery, depravity, immorality, iniquity, licentiousness, sin, unscrupulousness, vice

Near Antonyms of slur

award, credit, honor

chasteness, chastity, modesty, purity, stainlessness

honesty, integrity, legitimacy, probity, rectitude, scrupulousness, uprightness

goodness, righteousness, virtuousness

fame, glory, renown, repute

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