Slighting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Slighting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of slight.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of slight.
More Meanings
- In the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative
- The act of giving a slight or snub.
- (military) The full or partial demolition of a fortification.
- (regional) An act of ignoring or neglecting someone or something; more broadly neglect.
- (regional) The action of rejecting someone or something; rejection.
Example Sentences
The slighting of children
The slighting of a handshake by Samuel ticked off Judi to no end.
His habit of slighting the company chairman was considered to be inappropriate behaviour.
[…] the rest, who had looked upon him with such disdainful neglect […] now flocked about him, striving who should express most respect, and, by an extraordinary officiousness, redeem their late slightings.
Word Forms
- slightings
Synonyms for slighting
Depending on context, synonyms include deprecating, belittling, deprecative, uncomplimentary, depreciatory, depreciative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deprecating, belittling, deprecative, depreciative, depreciatory, uncomplimentary.
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