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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But that didn’t stop him from taping interviews on Wednesday with various Chicago television newscasts from his downtown Chicago state office while ignoring follow-up requests from the Tribune.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Where Raphael’s infant Christ is plump, acquiescent, docile, Cassatt’s children squirm, resist, and ignore authority.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignore

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And by lunch, the bloody tableau has been forgotten, right on time for the arrival of Robert Mallory, the new student Susan had warned the others about.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
While Collins tries to refocus the conversation back on his conservative agenda, Democrats are working hard to ensure voters don’t forget about the drama.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of forget

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Some residents said the number of planes passing over their homes dropped from more than 20 per day to only a few.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The former Washington Commanders starter is competing for the backup job behind Dak Prescott in what head coach Brian Schottenheimer declared an open competition, though Howell has thrown just 14 passes over the past two seasons.

— Nick Harris. Story produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

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