1. acts of treating someone with disrespect or lack of attention; insults or snubs
Usage: plural of slight

1. treats someone with disrespect or ignores them deliberately; third person singular present of slight
Usage: present tense form

Examples

• She remembered all the slights from her childhood.
• The politician ignored the perceived slights from his opponents.
• He slights his coworkers by never acknowledging their contributions.
• The host slights certain guests by seating them at the back table.
• These small slights can damage relationships over time.
• She never slights anyone, treating everyone with equal respect.
• The review contained several slights against the author’s previous work.