put a slight on

A form of put a slight upon — To insult, disrespect, or belittle someone or something.

Meanings

verbput a slight on (third-person singular simple present puts a slight on, present participle putting a slight on, simple past and past participle put a slight on)

present singular third person puts a slight on · participle present putting a slight on

  1. alternativeAlternative form of put a slight upon.
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