Slighting and Spiteful

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

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

Nearby Words: slight, slighted, slightingly

Spiteful

Spiteful adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Slighting and spiteful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Slighting" instead an adjective "Spiteful".

Nearby Words: spite, spitefully, spited
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