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Slur vs Abuse - What's the difference?

slur | abuse | Related terms |

Abuse is a synonym of slur.



In obsolete terms the difference between slur and abuse

is that slur is a trick or deception while abuse is a delusion; an imposture; misrepresentation; deception.

As nouns the difference between slur and abuse

is that slur is an insult or slight while abuse is improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.

As verbs the difference between slur and abuse

is that slur is to insult or slight while abuse is to put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse one's authority.

Malign vs Slur - What's the difference?

malign | slur | Related terms |

Malign is a related term of slur.


As verbs the difference between malign and slur

is that malign is to make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce while slur is to insult or slight.

As an adjective malign

is evil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence.

As a noun slur is

an insult or slight.

Slur vs Asperse - What's the difference?

slur | asperse | Related terms |

Slur is a related term of asperse.


As verbs the difference between slur and asperse

is that slur is to insult or slight while asperse is to sprinkle or scatter (liquid or dust).

As a noun slur

is an insult or slight.

Slur vs Blemish - What's the difference?

slur | blemish | Related terms |

Slur is a related term of blemish.


As nouns the difference between slur and blemish

is that slur is an insult or slight while blemish is a small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.

As verbs the difference between slur and blemish

is that slur is to insult or slight while blemish is to spoil the appearance of.

Smirch vs Slur - What's the difference?

smirch | slur | Related terms |

Smirch is a related term of slur.


As nouns the difference between smirch and slur

is that smirch is dirt while slur is an insult or slight.

As verbs the difference between smirch and slur

is that smirch is to while slur is to insult or slight.

Slur vs Calumniate - What's the difference?

slur | calumniate | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between slur and calumniate

is that slur is to insult or slight while calumniate is to make hurtful untrue comments about.

As a noun slur

is an insult or slight.

Slur vs Denigrate - What's the difference?

slur | denigrate |


As verbs the difference between slur and denigrate

is that slur is to insult or slight while denigrate is to criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.

As a noun slur

is an insult or slight.

Slur vs Denigate - What's the difference?

slur | denigate |

Sour vs Slur - What's the difference?

sour | slur |


As nouns the difference between sour and slur

is that sour is the sensation of a sour taste while slur is an insult or slight.

As verbs the difference between sour and slur

is that sour is (label) to make sour while slur is to insult or slight.

As an adjective sour

is having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste.

Spur vs Slur - What's the difference?

spur | slur |


As nouns the difference between spur and slur

is that spur is tire marks while slur is an insult or slight.

As a verb slur is

to insult or slight.

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