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slight v.
insultar

She felt slighted.

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Jaume Ortolà i Font added a comment -

Lou:

I think "insultar" is a little strong for "slight". At least, there is
an important distinction in English between insulting someone and
slighting them. The dictionary says:

slight
1. To treat as of small importance; make light of.
2. To treat with discourteous reserve or inattention.

insult
a. To treat with gross insensitivity, insolence, or contemptuous
rudeness.

insultar
v. tr. [LC] Ofendre amb actes o paraules ultratjosos [ultratge: Injúria
greu de fet o de paraula].

Perhaps "no tenir en compte" would be closer. For example, I might
slight someone without meaning to, by not taking them into
consideration or by ignoring their opinions or feelings. Generally
speaking, I don't think you can insult someone inadvertently.

All the best (Adéu-siau),
Lou Hevly

Jaume:
Potser podem posar "desairar" o "menystenir".

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Jaume Ortolà i Font added a comment - Lou: I think "insultar" is a little strong for "slight". At least, there is an important distinction in English between insulting someone and slighting them. The dictionary says: slight 1. To treat as of small importance; make light of. 2. To treat with discourteous reserve or inattention. insult a. To treat with gross insensitivity, insolence, or contemptuous rudeness. insultar v. tr. [LC] Ofendre amb actes o paraules ultratjosos [ultratge: Injúria greu de fet o de paraula]. Perhaps "no tenir en compte" would be closer. For example, I might slight someone without meaning to, by not taking them into consideration or by ignoring their opinions or feelings. Generally speaking, I don't think you can insult someone inadvertently. All the best (Adéu-siau), Lou Hevly Jaume: Potser podem posar "desairar" o "menystenir".

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    Linda Oxnard
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    Jaume Ortolà i Font
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