slurred (over)

verb

past tense of slur (over)
as in ignored
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slurred (over)
  1. ignored
  2. forgot
  3. passed over
Verb
  • And while in some cases online classes can’t be ignored, the preference is that players attend in the classroom.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Republican Party has ignored the national debt every time Republican presidents have signed bills that have cut taxes on the wealthy.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ignored
Verb
  • Kayley remembered the extra forks but forgot the appetizer plates.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • So, team ownership apparently forgot that video killed the radio star about 50 years ago.
    — Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of forgot
Verb
  • However, buyers often focus exclusively on iconic designers such as Eames, Wegner, or Saarinen, but so many great pieces are passed over because they aren’t branded or made by these recognizable names, Hirsch explains.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Craig will be inducted into the Hall on Saturday after being chosen from the seniors category after being passed over for years as higher profile 49ers players like Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Young got the accolades.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of passed over
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“Slurred (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurred%20%28over%29. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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