slur
Example Sentences
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She said she received no medical screening, phone call or access to a lawyer, and was denied a communication navigator when her speech began to slur.
From Los Angeles Times
His voice had a slur of pain in it, but no inch of fear.
From Literature
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The main symptoms can happen suddenly and may include facial weakness, arm weakness and slurred speech.
From BBC
A national 2024 Center for American Progress survey found that one in three LGBTQI+ Americans experienced verbal harassment — including offensive comments, slurs and jokes — in their place of work.
From Salon
David had a tumor on his cheek that “distorted his face and slurred his speech.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.