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blur
[blur]
verb (used with object)
to obscure or sully (something) by smearing or with a smeary substance.
The windows were blurred with soot.
to obscure by making confused in form or outline; make indistinct.
The fog blurred the outline of the car.
Synonyms: , , , ,to dim the perception or susceptibility of; make dull or insensible.
The blow on the head blurred his senses.
verb (used without object)
to become indistinct.
Everything blurred as she ran.
to make blurs.
noun
a smudge or smear that obscures.
a blur of smoke.
a blurred condition; indistinctness.
They could see nothing in the foggy blur.
something seen indistinctly.
The ship appeared as a blur against the horizon.
blur
/ ˈblɜːd-, ˈblɜːrɪdlɪ, blɜː /
verb
to make or become vague or less distinct
heat haze blurs the hills
education blurs class distinctions
to smear or smudge
(tr) to make (the judgment, memory, or perception) less clear; dim
noun
something vague, hazy, or indistinct
a smear or smudge
Other 51Թ Forms
- blurredly adverb
- blurredness noun
- blurringly adverb
- unblurred adjective
- ˈܰԱ noun
- ˈܰ adjective
- ˈܰ adjective
- ˈܰness noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of blur1
Example Sentences
And just as they blurred boundaries between law-abiding immigrants and those with criminal histories, they cast all protesters as criminals, rioters and insurrectionists.
For Jones, who spent 40 years living in Norwich, it has all been a blur since.
So, with pressures on real police growing, is there room for private firms to help ease the load - or do so-called "private bobbies" blur the lines between police and profit?
But organizers of the “No Kings” movement say it’s a dangerous blurring of patriotism and personal glorification.
This can cause dry eyes and blurred vision.
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