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to blur
01
to make something appear less clear or distinct
Transitive: to blur an image
Example
The photographer intentionally blurred the background to highlight the subject.
A quick swipe of the eraser can blur pencil lines for a softer look.
02
to cause imperfection or distortion in vision
Transitive: to blur one's vision
Example
Prolonged exposure to the bright screen of the computer blurred his eyesight.
The scratched surface of the eyeglasses blurred her vision.
03
to render unclear or obscure
Transitive: to blur one's senses or mind
Example
The artist intentionally blurred the lines between reality and imagination in his surreal paintings.
The complex legal jargon blurred the comprehension of the average citizen.
04
to appear less clear or distinct
Intransitive
Example
As the fog rolled in, the outlines of the trees began to blur.
Tears welled in her eyes, causing the words on the page to blur as she struggled to maintain composure.
05
to obscure something by smudging or smearing
Transitive: to blur sth
Example
The child 's fingerprints inadvertently blur the glossy surface of the newly polished table.
The spilled ink begins to blur the lines of the intricate calligraphy.
Blur
01
a hazy or indistinct representation
