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speak vs slur

slur vs speak

speak is not a noun while slur is a noun.

speak and slur both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
speak No No Yes No
slur Yes No Yes No
As verbs, slur is a hyponym of speak; that is, slur is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than speak:
  • speak: express in speech
  • slur: utter indistinctly
speak (noun) slur (noun)
a blemish made by dirt
a disparaging remark
(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
speak (verb) slur (verb)
express in speech become vague or indistinct
exchange thoughts; talk with utter indistinctly
use language speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
give a speech to play smoothly or legato
make a characteristic or natural sound
Difference between speak and slur

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