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Resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult
Pining away or longing for something, typically from lovesickness
Not obeyed, as of a rule, law or instruction
Past tense for to speak to or treat with disrespect or scorn
“Literary critics would slight this book and its predecessor.”
Past tense for to snub or reject someone or something contemptuously
“In his youth, he was much enamored of a peasant girl called Bridget Cruise, who, however, was unpoetic enough to slight his advances.”
Past tense for to disregard as unimportant or insignificant
“I could never have thought you would have shown me so much disrespect as to slight my request.”
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