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Meaning of 'slighting' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Slighting [ a.]
- Characterized by neglect or disregard.
2 . Slighting [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Slight

Meaning of 'slighting' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . slighting [ s]
Meaning (1):
- tending to diminish or disparage
Example in sentence:
  • a slighting remark;
  • belittling comments;
  • deprecatory remarks about the book;
  • managed a deprecating smile at the compliment

Nearby Words:

slibber slice sliced slicer slich slicing slick slicken slickens slickensides

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