Synonyms of slurs

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noun

plural of slur

1

as in insults

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 & Similar Words

• insults
• sarcasms
• outrages
• epithets
• indignities
• barbs
• slights
• affronts
• names
• attacks
• darts
• slaps
• offenses
• brickbats
• digs
• taunts
• personalities
• dises
• put-downs
• pokes
• disgraces
• criticisms
• cuts
• jeers
• invectives
• sneers
• gibes
• catcalls
• girds
• abuses
• vituperations
• quips
• shames
• mocks
• disapprovals
• swipes
• tortures
• knocks
• torments
• dishonors
• slams
• opprobriums

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• praises
• commendations
• accolades
• acclaim
• flatteries
• applauses
• adulations

2

as in stains

a mark of guilt or disgrace

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stains
• taints
• blots
• stigmas
• guilts
• smudges
• shames
• brands
• smirches
• onuses
• disgraces
• spots
• ignominies
• discredit
• corruptions
• infamies
• reproaches
• depravities
• debaucheries
• sins
• immoralities
• dishonors
• black eyes
• vices
• iniquities
• obloquies
• odiums
• disreputes
• opprobriums
• disesteems

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• awards
• honors
• credits
• rights
• purities
• goods
• chastities
• modesties
• glories
• fames
• reputes
• renowns
• honesties
• integrities
• legitimacies
• probities
• rectitudes

slurs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of slur

1

as in trills

Related Words

• trills
• quavers
• warbles
• croons
• hums
• sharps
• chants
• lilts
• trolls
• scats
• belts
• harmonizes
• yodels
• vocalizes
• carols
• sings
• serenades
• descants

2

as in affronts

Related Words

• insults
• affronts
• blasphemes
• disparages
• curses
• slanders
• belittles
• execrates
• profanes
• reviles
• scolds
• harangues
• harasses
• libels
• berates
• imprecates
• bad-mouths
• attacks
• blackguards
• savages
• harries
• vilifies
• abuses
• asperses
• criticizes
• whips
• jumps (on)
• traduces
• excoriates
• assails
• rebukes
• fulminates
• chides
• reprimands
• puts down
• vituperates
• slams
• belabors
• castigates
• bashes
• potshots
• chastises
• blasts
• scathes
• lashes (out)
• lambastes
• laces (into)
• trashes

Dissimilar Words

• praises
• compliments
• commends
• hails
• lauds
• acclaims

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slurs

Noun

In June, students spoke up at a district board meeting, claiming that racial slurs had become more commonplace on campus, the Independent reported. — Terry Castleman follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

In his petition for a protection order, McKinsey, who was transgender, claimed that Chen had directed anti-LGBTQ+ slurs at him and at one of their children, the Mercury News reported. — Terry Chea, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

But other librarians are using racist slurs to discredit us, undermine our books, and control what Palestinians are allowed to say about their own lives. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

McKinsey, who was transgender, claimed his wife framed him in the incident and accused Jang and her parents of abuse and using anti-LGBTQ slurs against him during arguments in a restraining order filed in December 2025, court documents said. — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

The newspapers reported McKinsey alleged Chen directed anti-LGBTQ slurs at him and one of the couple's children. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Previously, Electrek reported that Black Tesla workers at the facility were subjected to racial prejudice by way of wage discrimination, segregation, and racial slurs. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026

Offshoots of the trend have ventured into sexist, misogynistic and racist philosophies, while Peters himself has drawn criticism for using racial slurs during his streams. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026

Incumbent Michael Vargas, Thomson’s opponent, released a statement on his campaign Facebook page Monday condemning the use of slurs. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026