slurred

VERB

insult

Synonyms

STRONG

blacken blemish blister blot brand calumniate cap chop defame denigrate detract discredit disgrace insinuate libel malign miff offend push reproach roast scorch slander slight smear snub spatter stain traduce vilify zing

WEAK

blow off cut to the quick cut up dump on give a black eye hit where one lives kick in the teeth put down skin alive slap in the face tear down

Antonyms

STRONG

approve beautify commend compliment conceal exalt flatter hide honor please praise

WEAK

enunciate pronounce

VERB

mumble words

Synonyms

STRONGEST

garble mispronounce

STRONG

miss skip stutter

Antonyms

WEAK

compliment enunciate flatter praise pronounce

Example Sentences

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In order to obtain a warrant to obtain a blood draw, the officer “falsely claimed that Senator Cervantes had an unsteady gait, slurred speech, and an appearance of drowsiness,” the complaint alleges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

He skipped over and slurred words as he tried to maintain an artificially quick tempo.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

David had a tumor on his cheek that “distorted his face and slurred his speech.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

These symptoms are typically followed by a loss of balance and muscular coordination, slurred speech and difficulty swallowing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

“Fyrian,” she half slurred and half yelled in her half sleep.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill