slighting — English Dictionary

Verb

1. The full or partial demolition of a fortification.

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   The argument that is presented here, of course, is that unlike intact feudal castles, slighted castles are the victims of power, not the wielders of it, and that vital clues about this power transfer are still contained in the archaeological record.

Adjective

1. In the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative

Noun

1. The act of giving a slight or snub.

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   […] 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.

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   • Regional

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   The slighting of children

3. The action of rejecting someone or something; rejection.

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   • Regional

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   The slighting of a handshake by Samuel ticked off Judi to no end.

Adjective

1. tending to diminish or disparage

   Synonyms

   belittlingdeprecatingdeprecativedeprecatorydepreciativedepreciatory

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   belittling comments

   managed a deprecating smile at the compliment

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   deprecatory remarks about the book

   a slighting remark