SLURS Synonyms: 163 Similar and Opposite Words

slurs 1 of 2

noun

plural of slur

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

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as in stains

a mark of guilt or disgrace your drunken behavior at the wedding has cast a slur on this family

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slurs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of slur

as in trills

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as in affronts

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Recent Examples of slurs

Noun

Sais said the men shouted homophobic and racist slurs before punching him, knocking him to the ground and leaving him with injuries to his face and head. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026 The man was allegedly screaming racial and homophobic slurs during the outburst, according to TMZ. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Harold Vanderford was accused of using racist slurs in text messages. — Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 His firing comes after reporting by the New York Times, Mississippi Today and Verite News alleged Vanderford used racist slurs in private text conversations with a colleague. — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer’s season 28 casting generated considerable controversy, while Paula Deen competed on season 21 after facing career fallout over her past use of racial slurs. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 One letter, full of racial slurs, threatened to target students specifically. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 Authorities found a note on Karmelo Anthony's phone with a long list of disturbing racial tropes and slurs about Blacks, whites and Hispanics. — J.d. Miles, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 In fact, at no point in his broader career has the 31-year-old, who is known for his racist slurs and unabashed bigotry, achieved anything of note. — Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slurs

Noun

This much was clear from the insults continually traded between the two sets of fans.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
While his insults may be what many remember, Hilton was widely praised for lifting up artists, especially singers, thanks to what insiders call a true gift for spotting those on the rise long before others.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

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The stoneware resists chips, scratches, and stains, and everything is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
From removing stubborn stains to softening scratchy towels, vinegar consistently tackles the problems that detergents and fabric softeners sometimes leave behind.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of stains

Verb

Maine coons have become popular for their playful, sociable reputation, distinctive chirps and trills and their deep roots in New England history.

— Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Zipf’s law states that a handful of words—or, in this case, chirps, whistles and trills—occur frequently, while most are rare.

— Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of trills

Noun

Each flower must be picked and carefully dissected to remove three tiny red threads, known as stigmas.

— Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
This initiative led to crucial, culturally sensitive resources for Asian families while breaking down long-standing stigmas surrounding dementia.

— Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026