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Vocabulary Entry
slurred
|verb • adjective
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verb
To pronounce or speak (words) in a way that makes them indistinct or unclear.
Example Sentences
"She slurred her words after having a few drinks."
"He tends to slur his speech when he is tired."
"The actor slurred his lines during the performance."
A
adjective
Characterized by indistinct or unclear articulation; often used in context with speech affected by intoxication or medical conditions.
Example Sentences
"His slurred speech indicated he might need medical attention."
"The slurred syllables made it hard to understand what she was saying."
"After the accident, he had trouble forming words and his speech was slurred."