| Main Entry: |
slur
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| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
insult |
| Synonyms: |
blacken,
blemish, blister, blot, blow off,
brand, calumniate, cap,
chop*, cut to the quick, cut up, defame,
denigrate,
detract,
discredit,
disgrace, dump on, give a black eye, hit where one lives,
insinuate, kick in the teeth, libel,
malign, miff,
offend,
push,
put down*,
reproach, roast,
scorch*, skin alive,
slander, slap in the face,
slight, smear,
snub, spatter,
stain, tear down, traduce,
vilify, zing
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| Antonyms: |
compliment, flatter, praise
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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