SLIGHT

slight

Noun

  1. The act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
  2. Sleight.

Verb

  1. To treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.
  2. To treat with disdain or neglect.
  3. To act negligently or carelessly.
  4. To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.
  5. To make even or level.
  6. To throw heedlessly.

Adjective

  1. Small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.
  2. Not stout or heavy; slender.
  3. Foolish; silly; weak in intellect.


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