Definition of SLIGHTING

slighting

Plural: slightings

Verb

  • pay no attention to, disrespect
  • present participle and gerund of slight

Adjective Satellite

  • tending to diminish or disparage
    • "a slighting remark"

Adj

  • In the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative

Noun

  • The act of giving a slight or snub.
  • An act of ignoring or neglecting someone or something; more broadly neglect.
  • The action of rejecting someone or something; rejection.
  • The full or partial demolition of a fortification.

Examples

  • His habit of slighting the company chairman was considered to be inappropriate behaviour.
  • The slighting of a handshake by Samuel ticked off Judi to no end.
  • The slighting of children

Scrabble Score: 14

slighting: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
slighting: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
slighting: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

slighting: valid Words With Friends Word