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SLIGHTING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

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There are 13 meanings of the word Slighting.

Slighting - as an adjective satellite

Tending to diminish or disparage

Example: "Belittling comments"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belittling13deprecating17deprecative19deprecatory19depreciative20depreciatory20

Slighting - as a verb

To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.

To give lesser weight or importance to.

To treat with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully.

To act negligently or carelessly.

(of a fortification) to render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.

To make even or level.

To throw heedlessly.

Slighting - as a noun

The act of giving a slight or snub.

An act of ignoring or neglecting someone or something; more broadly neglect.

Example: "The slighting of children"

The action of rejecting someone or something; rejection.

Example: "The slighting of a handshake by samuel ticked off judi to no end."

The full or partial demolition of a fortification.

Slighting - as an adjective

In the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative

Example Sentences

"She made a slighting comment about his appearance."
"His slighting tone in the email was uncalled for."
"The article contained a slighting reference to her achievements."
"His slighting remarks hurt her feelings."
"The politician's slighting remark about his opponent was meant to undermine their credibility."
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Word Game Points

Is SLIGHTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slighting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLIGHTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SLIGHTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slighting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLIGHTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SLIGHTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slighting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLIGHTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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