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1slur Listen to audio/ˈslɚ/ verb
slurs; slurred; slur·ring
1 a [+ obj] : to say (something) in an unclear way especially because you are drunk or tired
She was slurring her words. His speech was slurred.
b [no obj] of speech : to become unclear especially because you are drunk or tired
His speech/words slurred as he got drunker
2 [+ obj] : to say critical and unfair things about (someone or someone's character)
They tried to slur him by lying about his war record. They tried to slur his character/reputation.
3 [+ obj] music : to sing or play musical notes so that each one runs smoothly into the next one

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