slight

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slight
slʌɪt Listen
Meanings
adjective
  • small in degree; inconsiderable.
    E.g. a slight increase
  • (of a person or their build) not sturdy; thin or slender.
    E.g. she was slight and delicate-looking
verb
  • insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention.
    E.g. he was desperate not to slight a guest
  • raze or destroy (a fortification).
    E.g. a Council determined whether the Fort should be kept or slighted
noun
  • an insult caused by a failure to show someone proper respect or attention.
    E.g. an unintended slight can create grudges

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