slighting noun 3adjective 1verb 1forms 3 noun3 •The act of giving a slight or snub. •The action of rejecting someone or something; rejection.The slighting of a handshake by Samuel ticked off Judi to no end. •An act of ignoring or neglecting someone or something; more broadly neglect. adjective1 •In the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative verb1 •The full or partial demolition of a fortification. formsslightings · more slighting · most slighting