Meaning of slighten | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To make or become slight; make or become less pronounced, less noticeable, or less obvious.
   ambitransitive
2. To slight.
   transitive
3. To level out, smooth, or flatten.
   regional, transitive

Examples

“His smile⟳ slightened as if he knew they talked of him.”

“With tissue I softened my rouge, slightened my lipstick; studying my redesigns in my green compact's mirror I marveled, seeing yet another strange face⟳.”

“[…] as God forbid⟳ that anyone should hint a slightening word of what our sons and brothers are doing just now, and doing for us!”

“They may take⟳ ill or feel⟳ slightened for not having been approached directly.”

“It is an odious wisdom to blaspheme, / Much more to slighten, or deny⟳ their powers”

“to slighten the sheets out”

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