Slight, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Slighted; p. pr. & vb. n. Slighting.] To
disregard, as of little value and unworthy of notice; to make light of;
as, to slight the divine commands. Milton.
The wretch who slights the bounty of the skies.
Cowper.
To slight off, to treat slightingly; to drive off; to remove. [R.] --
To slight over, to run over in haste; to perform superficially; to
treat carelessly; as, to slight over a theme. "They will but slight it
over." Bacon.
Syn. -- To neglect; disregard; disdain; scorn. -- Slight, Neglect. To
slight is stronger than to neglect. We may neglect a duty or person
from inconsiderateness, or from being over-occupied in other concerns.
To slight is always a positive and intentional act, resulting from
feelings of dislike or contempt. We ought to put a kind construction on
what appears neglect on the part of a friend; but when he slights us,
it is obvious that he is our friend no longer.
Beware . . . lest the like befall . . . If they transgress and
slight that sole command.
Milton.
This my long-sufferance, and my day of grace, Those who neglect and
scorn shall never taste.
Milton.
Slight, n. The act of slighting; the manifestation of a moderate degree
of contempt, as by neglect or oversight; neglect; indignity.
Syn. -- Neglect; disregard; inattention; contempt; disdain; scorn;
disgrace; indignity; disparagement.