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Definition of Blur
1. Noun. A hazy or indistinct representation. "He tried to clear his head of the whisky 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"
3. Verb. To make less distinct or clear. "The haze blurs the hills"
4. Verb. Make unclear, indistinct, or blurred. "Their words obnubilate their intentions"
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"
Generic synonyms: Rub
Specialized synonyms: Resmudge, Dust
Derivative terms: Smear, Smudge
6. Verb. Make dim or indistinct. ; "The fog blurs my vision"
7. Verb. Become vague or indistinct. "The distinction between the two theories blurred"
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)