slighting | ||
1. | [ adjective ] tending to diminish or disparage | |
Synonyms: | deprecatory deprecating depreciative deprecative depreciatory belittling | |
Examples: | "belittling comments" "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment" "deprecatory remarks about the book" "a slighting remark" |
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Related terms: | uncomplimentary | |
Similar spelling: |
slightingly slight sleight slightest Slaght slightly slightness slight_care |