slur
definition
a derogatory or insulting term used to refer to a group or individual
example
Using a racial slur during the debate sparked outrage among the audience.
synonyms
insultslanderderogatory term
word origin — The word 'slur' originates from the Middle English term 'sluren', which meant to slur or blur. Its current meaning as a derogatory term developed in the 20th century.