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Slur

usgb/slɜːr/Volume
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Social Sensitivity

Slurs are highly offensive and can harm social relations; use with caution.

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He apologized after his comment, realizing it contained a racial slur.
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Cultural Awareness

What constitutes a slur can vary between cultures; be aware of local sensitivities.

Illustration for Cultural Awareness
While abroad, she learned that certain phrases were considered ethnic slurs.
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