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utter vs slur

slur vs utter

utter is not a noun while slur is a noun.

utter is an adjective but slur is not an adjective.

utter and slur both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
utter No Yes Yes No
slur Yes No Yes No
As verbs, slur is a hyponym of utter; that is, slur is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than utter:
  • utter: express in speech
  • slur: utter indistinctly
utter (noun) slur (noun)
a blemish made by dirt
a disparaging remark
(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
utter (adjective) slur (adjective)
complete and absolute
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
utter (verb) slur (verb)
express in speech become vague or indistinct
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise utter indistinctly
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
put into circulation play smoothly or legato
Difference between utter and slur

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