Pronunciation: /slɜːr ˈoʊvər/
noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 I accidentally spilled coffee on my paper and it left a slur over the words.
A2 The printer malfunctioned and left a slur over the document, making it difficult to read.
B1 There was a slur over the important details in the report, causing confusion among the team.
B2 The smudge on the screen created a slur over the image, distorting its clarity.
C1 The editor noticed a slur over the author's name in the published book, leading to a correction in the next edition.
C2 The artist deliberately included a slur over the painting to add an element of mystery and intrigue.
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
A1 She tends to slur over her words when she speaks quickly.
A2 The teacher asked the student to stop slurring over the pronunciation of certain words.
B1 It's important not to slur over the details when writing a research paper.
B2 The actor's performance was criticized for slurring over some of the more emotional lines in the script.
C1 The politician tried to slur over his controversial past by focusing on his plans for the future.
C2 The journalist refused to slur over the facts and presented a detailed account of the events leading up to the scandal.
formal The professor made sure not to slur over any important details during the lecture.
informal Don't slur over the instructions or you might make a mistake.
slang I tend to slur over my homework when I'm feeling lazy.
figurative She tends to slur over her emotions, never fully expressing how she truly feels.
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