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slight

(sl/aI/t )

(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some(adj.all)

Example:
There's slight chance that it will work.
There's a slight chance it will work.

Synonym:
little
Antonym:
much

source: wordnet30
Not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe; weak; gentle; -- applied in a great variety of circumstances; as, a slight (i. e., feeble) effort; a slight (i. e., perishable) structure; a slight (i. e., not deep) impression; a slight (i. e., not convincing) argument; a slight (i. e., not thorough) examination; slight (i. e., not severe) pain, and the like.(adjective)

source: webster1913

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)(noun.act)

Synonym:
rebuff

source: wordnet30
Sleight.(noun)

source: webster1913
The act of slighting; the manifestation of a moderate degree of contempt, as by neglect or oversight; neglect; indignity.(noun)

source: webster1913

pay no attention to, disrespect(verb.cognition)

Synonym:
cold-shoulder

source: wordnet30
To overthrow; to demolish.(verb)

source: webster1913
To disregard, as of little value and unworthy of notice; to make light of; as, to slight the divine commands.(verb)

source: webster1913