SLURRED (OVER) Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Her attorney advised against it, but Belle ignored the advice, allowed the change and signed.

— Margery A. Greenberg, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
The crowds ignored the best efforts of the protest leaders to act as disciplinary conductors and reveled in their own playful spontaneity, their slogans and posters heaping colorful profanities on the prime minister.

— Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignored

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The Dodgers trailed the Yankees 5-0 and were being one-hit by Gerrit Cole in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series before Aaron Judge failed to catch a routine flyball and Cole forgot to cover first base.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
That could be because their former coach did not mark a change for athletic purposes, or maybe the coach forgot about a UIL rule and, because there were no allegations, didn’t receive any UIL oversight.

— Charles Baggarly August 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of forgot

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If it’s lightly stained or scuffed, Prince notes that it may be accepted, but heavier stains will be passed over.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 2 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

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