Slighting and Scathing

Slighting

Slighting adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.
Usage example: slighting remarks about the general lack of musical talent among the contestants

Scathing and slighting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scathing" instead an adjective "Slighting".

Nearby Words: slight, slighted, slightingly

Scathing

Scathing adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Slighting and scathing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Slighting" instead an adjective "Scathing".

Nearby Words: scathe, scathed, scathingly
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