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ethnic slur vs slur

slur vs ethnic slur

ethnic slur and slur both are nouns.

ethnic slur is not a verb while slur is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ethnic slur Yes No No No
slur Yes No Yes No
As nouns, slur is a hypernym of ethnic slur; that is, slur is a word with a broader meaning than ethnic slur:
  • ethnic slur: a slur on someone's race or language
  • slur: a disparaging remark
Other hypernyms of ethnic slur include aspersion.
ethnic slur (noun) slur (noun)
a slur on someone's race or language a blemish made by dirt
a disparaging remark
(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
ethnic slur (verb) slur (verb)
become vague or indistinct
utter indistinctly
speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
play smoothly or legato
Difference between ethnic slur and slur

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