slur over

slur over
verb
treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
Hypernyms: ↑treat, ↑handle, ↑do by
Verb Frames:
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Something ——s something Adjective/Noun

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Somebody ——s something

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Somebody ——s somebody


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Slur (music) — A slur is a symbol in Western musical notation indicating that the notes it embraces are to be played without separation. This implies legato articulation, and in music for bowed string instruments, it also indicates the notes should be played in …   Wikipedia

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