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blur

1 of 2verb
/blɜr/
Forms:blurs,blurring,blurred,blurred
1

to make something appear less clear or distinct

transitive
  • The photographer intentionally blurred the background to highlight the subject.
  • A quick swipe of the eraser can blur pencil lines for a softer look.
  • The artist used a soft brush to blur the edges, creating a dreamy effect.
  • The rain on the windowpane began to blur the view of the street.
Antonyms:
focus
2

to cause imperfection or distortion in vision

transitive
  • Prolonged exposure to the bright screen of the computer blurred his eyesight.
  • The scratched surface of the eyeglasses blurred her vision.
  • The fine mist from the waterfall blurred the camera lens.
  • The sun's glare reflecting off the snow blurred the skier's vision.
Synonyms:
glaze overfilm over
3

to render unclear or obscure

transitive
  • The artist intentionally blurred the lines between reality and imagination in his surreal paintings.
  • The complex legal jargon blurred the comprehension of the average citizen.
  • Exhaustion began to blur her memories of the long journey.
  • His emotions were so intense that they blurred his ability to think logically.
  • The excitement of the moment blurred her senses, and she failed to notice the danger lurking nearby.
Synonyms:
confuseobnubilateobscure
4

to appear less clear or distinct

  • As the fog rolled in, the outlines of the trees began to blur.
  • Tears welled in her eyes, causing the words on the page to blur as she struggled to maintain composure.
  • Exhaustion overwhelmed him, causing the details of the room to blur as he struggled to keep his eyes open.
  • The rain pelted against the window, causing the view outside to blur into a watery haze.
  • Anxiety clouded her thoughts, causing the faces of the people around her to blur.
Synonyms:
slurdim
Antonyms:
focus
5

to obscure something by smudging or smearing

transitive
  • The child's fingerprints inadvertently blur the glossy surface of the newly polished table.
  • The spilled ink begins to blur the lines of the intricate calligraphy.
  • The hastily wiped window only served to blur the glass further, leaving streaks of grime in its wake.
  • She accidentally blurred the ink on the document, rendering it illegible and unrecognizable.
  • As she wipes the fog from the mirror, her hand unintentionally blurs the reflection, distorting her image.
Synonyms:
smearsmudgesmutch