adj
Meaning 1
In the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
slighting
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noun
Meaning 2
The act of giving a slight or snub.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
An act of ignoring or neglecting someone or something; more broadly neglect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: regional
Examples
- The slighting of children
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noun
Meaning 4
The action of rejecting someone or something; rejection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: regional
Examples
- The slighting of a handshake by Samuel ticked off Judi to no end.
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verb
Meaning 5
present participle and gerund of slight
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
Examples
- His habit of slighting the company chairman was considered to be inappropriate behaviour.
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verb
Meaning 6
The full or partial demolition of a fortification.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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adjective satellite
Meaning 7
tending to diminish or disparage
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- belittling comments
- managed a deprecating smile at the compliment
- deprecatory remarks about the book
- a slighting remark
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: belittling, deprecating, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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