Synonyms for

Blurs

Verb / blɜ:z / Another word for blurs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make something unclear or indistinct.

Synonyms & similar words

dim glazeover slur obscure filmover smear smutch fuzz confuse obnubilate smudge blear blur focus obscure cloud veil mask muddle confuse haze dim fog veil camouflage disguise conceal hide obfuscate befog overshadow screen shroud dull

Example sentences

  1. The smudged ink blurred the letters on the page.
  2. The heat made the distant skyline blur.
  3. The tears in her eyes blurred her vision.
  4. The photograph was blurred because of the shaky hands.
  5. The artist used a technique to blur the edges of the painting.

Quotes

  • “Time blurs all edges.” - Sylvia Plath
  • “The years go by, the time slips away, and we gradually lose sight of our once vivid dreams” - Richard Paul Evans
  • “Sorrow is a fruit. God does not make it grow on limbs too weak to bear it.” - Victor Hugo

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