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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISRESPECT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISRESPECT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › disrespectDisrespect - definition of disrespect by The Free Dictionary

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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...

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDISRESPECT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   4 days ago · disrespect. (dɪsrɪspɛkt ) 1. uncountable noun. If someone shows disrespect, they speak or behave in a way that shows lack of respect for a person, law, or custom. ...young people with attitudes and complete disrespect for authority. Synonyms: contempt, cheek [informal], disregard, rudeness More Synonyms of disrespect.

6. 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. Don’t disrespect what I believe in.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdisrespect noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISRESPECT definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   DISRESPECT meaning: impolite behaviour that shows no respect towards someone or something: . Learn more.