SLUR OVER Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

slur (over)

verb

Definition of slur (over)

as in to ignore

to fail to give proper attention to a documentary that slurs over certain important facts as it offers a very biased case for a conspiracy theory

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South Korea shifted to a softer tone under current liberal President Lee Jae Myung, but North Korea has so far ignored Lee's calls to resume diplomacy.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Dwindling visitor traffic and exhibitor numbers — and rising prices per square foot — can no longer be ignored at ready-to-wear, footwear and accessories trade shows around the world.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

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That is why Saturday’s challenge extends beyond preventing Harris from catching a 40-yard pass over the top of the secondary.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
The largest play of the game saw the Broncos send the house at Memphis QB Marcus Stokes, who found tight end Hunter Tipton on a little pop pass over the top for an 87-yard touchdown.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Sep. 2026

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