Synonyms of slurs

slurs 1 of 2

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

Fishback had garnered attention during the campaign for his support from Nick Fuentes while also using racial slurs and sexist language. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

His act made use of racial and ethnic slurs, under the philosophy that taboo words lost their maiming edge with repetition. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Last month, plaintiffs attorneys filed documents in Los Angeles federal court allegedly showing text messages and body cam footage revealing agents using racial slurs to identify arrest targets. — Staff and Wire Reports, Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Witnesses told investigators that Stewart yelled multiple racial slurs at Lewis during the assault. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The fashion genius who hurled anti-semitic slurs at strangers in 2011 will be honored at the next Met Gala. — Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2026

But she also is known for making statements considered offensive — including homophobic slurs — as well as feuding with other artists. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Aug. 2026

Video from outside the arena shows counterprotesters shouting through megaphones, hurling slurs and attempting to rip XX-XY shirts from the hands of Cunningham’s supporters. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Obumseli chronicled their arguments in a series of recordings, which caught Clenney angrily screaming, berating and cursing him out using racist slurs. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026