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   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.
   
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   The wretch who slights the bounty of the skies. Cowper.
   
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   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.
   
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   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.
   
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   Beware . . . lest the like befall . . .
   
   If they transgress and slight that sole command. Milton.
   
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   This my long-sufferance, and my day of grace,
   
   Those who neglect and scorn shall never taste. Milton.
   
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