slighting
slighting · slightings
The act of giving a slight or snubThe act of giving a slight or snub.
US/slˈaɪtɪŋ/
Meaning
3 sensesThe act of giving a slight or snub.
(regional)An act of ignoring or neglecting someone or something; more broadly neglect.
The slighting of children
(regional)The action of rejecting someone or something; rejection.
The slighting of a handshake by Samuel ticked off Judi to no end.
Forms
plural: slightings| Singular | slighting |
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See also
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