Associations to the word «Slighting»
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Wiktionary
SLIGHTING, verb. Present participle of slight
SLIGHTING, adjective. In the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative
SLIGHTING, noun. The act of giving a slight or snub.
SLIGHTING, noun. (military) The full or partial demolition of a fortification, rendering it no longer defensible.
Dictionary definition
SLIGHTING, adjective. Tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark".
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