Definition of Blur

1. Noun. A hazy or indistinct representation. "He tried to clear his head of the whisky fuzz"

Exact synonyms: Fuzz
Generic synonyms: Internal Representation, Mental Representation, Representation
Derivative terms: Blurry

2. Verb. Become glassy; lose clear vision. "Her eyes glazed over from lack of sleep"
Exact synonyms: Film Over, Glaze Over

3. Verb. To make less distinct or clear. "The haze blurs the hills"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Antonyms: Focus

4. Verb. Make unclear, indistinct, or blurred. "Their words obnubilate their intentions"
Exact synonyms: Confuse, Obnubilate, Obscure
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Related verbs: Confound, Confuse
Specialized synonyms: Muddy

5. Verb. Make a smudge on; soil by smudging. "The children blur grease onto the paper"
Exact synonyms: Smear, Smudge, Smutch
Generic synonyms: Rub
Specialized synonyms: Resmudge, Dust
Derivative terms: Smear, Smudge

6. Verb. Make dim or indistinct. ; "The fog blurs my vision"
Exact synonyms: Blear
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Causes: Dim, Slur
Antonyms: Focus

7. Verb. Become vague or indistinct. "The distinction between the two theories blurred"
Exact synonyms: Dim, Slur
Generic synonyms: Weaken
Specialized synonyms: Efface, Obliterate
Antonyms: Focus
Also: Slur Over

Definition of Blur

1. v. t. To render obscure by making the form or outline of confused and uncertain, as by soiling; to smear; to make indistinct and confused; as, to blur manuscript by handling it while damp; to blur the impression of a woodcut by an excess of ink.

2. n. That which obscures without effacing; a stain; a blot, as upon paper or other substance.

Definition of Blur

1. Verb. To make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim. ¹

2. Verb. To smear, stain or smudge. ¹

3. Verb. (intransitive) To become indistinct. ¹

4. Noun. A smear, smudge or blot ¹

5. Noun. Something that appears hazy or indistinct ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Blur

1. to make unclear [v BLURRED, BLURRING, BLURS] - See also: unclear

Medical Definition of Blur

1. 1. To render obscure by making the form or outline of confused and uncertain, as by soiling; to smear; to make indistinct and confused; as, to blur manuscript by handling it while damp; to blur the impression of a woodcut by an excess of ink. "But time hath nothing blurred those lines of favor Which then he wore." (Shak) 2. To cause imperfection of vision in; to dim; to darken. "Her eyes are blurred with the lightning's glare." (J. R. Drake) 3. To sully; to stain; to blemish, as reputation. "Sarcasms may eclipse thine own, But can not blur my lost renown." (Hudibras) Synonym: To spot, blot, disfigure, stain, sully. Origin: Prob. Of same origin as blear. See Blear. 1. That which obscures without effacing; a stain; a blot, as upon paper or other substance. "As for those who cleanse blurs with blotted fingers, they make it worse." (Fuller) 2. A dim, confused appearance; indistinctness of vision; as, to see things with a blur; it was all blur. 3. A moral stain or blot. "Lest she . . . Will with her railing set a great blur on mine honesty and good name." (Udall) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Blur

blunt-leaf heath
blunt duct adenosis
blunt file
blunt instrument
blunt trauma
blunted
blunted affect
blunter
bluntest
blunting
bluntish
bluntly
bluntness
bluntnesses
blunts
blur (current term)
blurb
blurbed
blurbing
blurbist
blurbists
blurbs
blurred
blurredly
blurredness
blurrier
blurriest
blurrily
blurriness
blurrinesses

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