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slighting |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Slight \Slight\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Slighted}; p. pr & vb n. {Slighting}.] To disregard, as of little value and unworthy of notice; to make light of as to slight the divine commands. --Milton. The wretch who slights the bounty of the skies. --Cowper. {To slight off}, to treat slightingly; to drive off to remove. [R.] -- {To slight over}, to run over in haste; to perform superficially; to treat carelessly; as to slight over a theme. ``They will but slight it over.'' --Bacon. Syn: To neglect; disregard; disdain; scorn. Usage: {Slight}, {Neglect}. To slight is stronger than to neglect. We may neglect a duty or person from inconsiderateness, or from being over-occupied in other concerns. To slight is always a positive and intentional act resulting from feelings of dislike or contempt. We ought to put a kind construction on what appears neglect on the part of a friend; but when he slights us it is obvious that he is our friend no longer. Beware . . . lest the like befall . . . If they transgress and slight that sole command. --Milton. This my long-sufferance, and my day of grace, Those who neglect and scorn shall never taste. --Milton. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Slighting \Slight"ing\, a. Characterized by neglect or disregard. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: slighting adj : tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark" [syn: {belittling}, {deprecating}, {deprecative}, {deprecatory}, {depreciative}, {depreciatory}]
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