slighting
noun 4adj 1
Definitions
adj
1
In the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative
noun
1
The act of giving a slight or snub.
[…] 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.
2
An act of ignoring or neglecting someone or something; more broadly neglect.
The slighting of children
3
The action of rejecting someone or something; rejection.
The slighting of a handshake by Samuel ticked off Judi to no end.
4
The full or partial demolition of a fortification.
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