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Slight

noun
[sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚]
Word Frequency: 21.2

Definitions

1.nounThe act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
2.nounSleight.
3.verbTo treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.
4.verbTo give lesser weight or importance to.
5.verbTo treat with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully.
6.verbTo act negligently or carelessly.
7.verb(of a fortification) To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.
8.verbTo make even or level.
9.verbTo throw heedlessly.
10.adjectiveSmall
11.adjectiveOf slender build
"a slight but graceful woman"
12.adjectiveEven, smooth or level
"A slight stone"
13.adjective(especially said of the swa) still; with little or no movement on the surface
"The sea was slight and calm"
14.adjectiveFoolish; silly; not intellectual.
15.adjectiveBad, of poor quality.
16.adjectiveSlighting; treating with disdain.

Synonyms

belittlementignoringneglectbelittlecontemndespisecontemptuousdisdainfulscornfuldaftfatuoussoft in the head

Antonyms

respectesteemvaluehonor

Rhymes With

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilight
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