slur -
a disparaging remark; "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"; "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility"
derogation,
disparagement,
depreciation (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; "any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed"
Verb
slur -
play smoothly or legato; "the pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata"
spiel,
play speak at great length (about something)
music musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest"
slur -
speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur; "your comments are slurring your co-workers"
denote,
refer have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "