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   dis·re·spect

   /ˌdisrəˈspek(t)/

   noun

   • 1. lack of respect or courtesy: "growing disrespect for the rule of law" Similar contemptlack of respectscorndisregarddisdainopprobriumderisionmockeryridiculediscourtesyrudenessimpolitenessincivilityunmannerlinesslack of respectlack of civilityungraciousnessirreverencelack of considerationill/bad mannersinsolenceimpudenceimpertinencecheekflippancychurlishnessinformal:lipnerveOpposite respectesteemrespectesteem

   verb

   • 1. show a lack of respect for; insult: informal North American "a young brave who disrespects his elders"

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   The meaning of DISRESPECT is to lack special regard or respect for : to have disrespect for. How to use disrespect in a sentence.

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   To disrespect someone is to act in an insulting way toward them. When you disrespect people, you think very little of them. Disrespect is all about not showing respect. Actually, it's about showing the opposite of respect, by acting rude, impolite, and offensive.

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   DISRESPECT definition: 1. lack of respect: 2. used before you criticize someone in order not to sound rude: 3. to speak…. Learn more.

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   Disrespect definition: lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.. See examples of DISRESPECT used in a sentence.

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   If someone shows disrespect, they speak or behave in a way that shows lack of respect for a person, law, or custom. You showed me disrespect, and now I can't trust you. American English : disrespect / dɪsrɪˈspɛkt /

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   DISRESPECT meaning: 1. lack of respect: 2. used before you criticize someone in order not to sound rude: 3. to speak…. Learn more.

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   Define disrespect. disrespect synonyms, disrespect pronunciation, disrespect translation, English dictionary definition of disrespect. n. Lack of respect, esteem, or courteous regard. tr.v. dis·re·spect·ed , dis·re·spect·ing , dis·re·spects To show a lack of respect for: disrespected her...

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdisrespect verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   disrespect somebody/something to speak about or treat somebody/something without respect. They were accused of disrespecting the country's flag. He denied disrespecting the disaster victims. The teachers’ dedication has been ignored or disrespected.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdisrespect - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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    disrespect (for/to somebody/something) a lack of respect for somebody/something. disrespect for the law/the dead; No disrespect intended, sir. It was just a joke.

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    disrespect meaning, definition, what is disrespect: lack of respect for someone or something...: Learn more.