slight·ing
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Definition of slighting
: characterized by disregard or disrespect : disparaging
a slighting remark
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Synonyms
- belittling,
- contemptuous,
- decrying,
- degrading,
- demeaning,
- denigrative,
- denigratory,
- deprecatory,
- depreciative,
- depreciatory,
- derisory,
- derogative,
- derogatory,
- detractive,
- disdainful,
- disparaging,
- pejorative,
- scornful,
- uncomplimentary
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“Slighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slighting. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of slighting was in 1632
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