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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
denigate |
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 |
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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