Slight (Verb)
Meaning
Pay no attention to, disrespect; "She cold-shouldered her ex-fiance".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- Their feud was so intense that she would slight him every time he tried to talk to her at family gatherings.
- After what he did, I make a point to slight him every chance I get.
- His attempt at reconciliation was met with anger and disdain as she continued to slight him.
- Her ex-boyfriend was still hurt from the way she would slight him in public.
- She was furious with her friend for gossiping about her, and from that day on she chose to slight her.