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refer vs slur

slur vs refer

refer is not a noun while slur is a noun.

refer and slur both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
refer No No Yes No
slur Yes No Yes No
As verbs, slur is a hyponym of refer; that is, slur is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than refer:
  • refer: have as a meaning
  • slur: speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
refer (noun) slur (noun)
a blemish made by dirt
a disparaging remark
(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
refer (verb) slur (verb)
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another become vague or indistinct
have as a meaning utter indistinctly
make reference to speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
use a name to designate play smoothly or legato
seek information from
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
be relevant to
Difference between refer and slur

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