Slur and Shame

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Slur noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.

Usage example: she brushed off the sexist slurs and proceeded to go about her business

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Shame and slur are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shame" instead the word "Slur" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: slurred, slurring, slurping

Shame noun - The state of having lost the esteem of others.

Usage example: left the room in shame after his angry outburst

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Slur and shame are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Slur" instead the word "Shame" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: sham, shameful, shameless, shamed, shaming

gay	gay slur	gay shame
extreme	extreme slur	extreme shame
terrible	terrible slur	terrible shame
major	major slur	major shame
Other adjectives: general, outright.

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