Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Asur

adj, name, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of assur. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of Asuri (“the language of these people”).
Noun
  1. 1
    A small Austroasiatic ethnic group living primarily in the Indian state of Jharkhand. plural, plural-only
  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of Asura. Hinduism, India, alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    Obsolete spelling of azure. alt-of, obsolete

    "Sable, goulis, asur, vert, perpure […]"

  4. 4
    An evil person. India, derogatory

    "This use of the word to portray the Bengal chief minister as the biggest challenger to the country’s two most powerful men, and especially their depiction as an asur or demon, did not go down well with supporters of the country’s ruling force, the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP)."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Hindi असुर (asur).

Etymology 2

From Hebrew אָסוּר (asúr).

See also for "asur"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: asur