Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blur
verb
/blɜːr/
Definition
To make or become unclear.
Examples
- Her vision began to blur after staring at the screen for too long.
- The rain blurred the lines on the road.
- He tried to blur the truth with lies.
Meaning
The word ‘blur’ refers to the effect of something losing its sharpness, clarity, or detail. It can be used both literally, as in blurring an image, or metaphorically, as in confusing a situation.
Synonyms
- smudge
- fuzz
- obscure
- cloud
- fade
