slight

³slight

noun

Definition of SLIGHT

1

: an act or an instance of slighting

2

: an instance of being slighted : a humiliating discourtesy

Examples of SLIGHT

1. <refused to respond to their petty slights>

First Known Use of SLIGHT

1701

Related to SLIGHT

Synonyms: affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dart, dig, dis (also diss) [slang], epithet, gird, indignity, name, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, insult, slur

Related Words: catcall, gibe (or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt; abuse, invective, vituperation; disapproval, opprobrium; disgrace, dishonor, shame; attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe; torment, torture

Near Antonyms: accolade, commendation, compliment; acclaim, applause, praise; adulation, flattery

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