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   Re·spect

   /rəˈspek(t)/

   

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements: "the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor" Similar esteemregardhigh regardhigh opinionacclaimadmirationapprobationapprovalappreciationestimationfavorpopularityrecognitionvenerationawereverencedeferencehonorpraisehomageOpposite contempt
   • ▪ the state of being admired or respected: "his first chance in over fifteen years to regain respect in the business"
   • ▪ a person's polite greetings: "give my respects to your parents" Similar regardskind/kindest regardscomplimentsgreetingsbest wishesgood wishesfelicitationssalutationsarchaic:remembrancesdevoirs
   • 2. due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others: "young people's lack of respect for their parents" Similar due regardconsiderationthoughtfulnessattentivenesspolitenesscourtesycivilitydeferenceOpposite disrespect
   • 3. a particular aspect, point, or detail: "the findings in this respect have been mixed" Similar aspectregardfacetfeaturewaysensecharacteristicparticularpointdetailquestionmatterconnection

   verb

   • 1. admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements: "she was respected by everyone she worked with" Similar esteemadmirethink highly ofhave a high opinion ofhold in high regardhold in (high) esteemthink much ofapprove ofappreciatecherishvalueset (great) store byprizetreasurelook up topay homage toveneratereverereverenceadulateworshipidolizeput on a pedestallionizehero-worshiphonorapplaudpraisefavorOpposite despise
   • ▪ have due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of: "I respected his views" Similar show consideration forshow regard fortake into considerationtake into accountmake allowances fortake cognizance ofobservepay heed/attention tobear in mindbe mindful ofbe heedful ofrememberarchaic:regardOpposite scorn
   • ▪ avoid harming or interfering with: "it is incumbent upon all boaters to respect the environment"
   • ▪ agree to recognize and abide by (a legal requirement): "he urged all foreign nationals to respect the laws of their country of residence" Similar abide bycomply withfollowadhere toconform toact in accordance withacquiesce toassent toconsent toaccord toyield tosubmit todefer tobow toobeyobservehold tokeep (to)stick tostand byheedOpposite ignoredisobey

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin respectus, from the verb respicere ‘look back at, regard’, from re- ‘back’ + specere ‘look at’.

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   Need antonyms for respect? Here's a list of opposite words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. Contexts . Noun. Opposite of a feeling of high regard for someone. (of feelings, wishes, or rights) Opposite of due regard for others. Opposite of behavior intended to please, typically one's parents or caretakers. … more . Noun. .

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   rɪˈspɛkt re·spect. This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term respect. Wiktionary Rate these synonyms: 4.3 / 4 votes. respect noun. Antonyms: irreverence, disdain, contempt, contumely, scorn, disparagement, dis, disrespect. respect noun. an attitude of consideration or high regard.

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   Respect antonyms. What is the opposite word for Respect? disrespect. regard, abide by. disregard. abide by, regard. disdain. regard, admiration given by others. scorn. abide by, regard. neglect. abide by, admire. ignore. abide by, admire. contempt. regard, disrespect. dishonor. way, admiration given by others. disfavor. admiration given by others.

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   definitions. sentences. thesaurus. words. phrases. idioms. Parts of speech. nouns. verbs. Tags. disrespect. regard. honor. suggest new. contempt. n. #disrespect. disrespect. n., v. #disregard. disregard. v., n. #ignore. shame. n., v. #honor. scorn. n., v. #disrespect. disdain. n., v. #indifference. disfavor.

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   • Definition: regard highly; think much of Usage: I respect his judgement; We prize his creativity Antonyms: disesteem, disrespect Definition: have little or no respect for; hold in contempt Definition: show respect towards Usage: honor your parents! Antonyms: disrespect Definition: show a lack of respect for

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   What is the synonym of in respect to?

   • Synonyms of in respect to. about, apropos, apropos of, as far as, as for, as regards (also as respects), as to, concerning, of, on, regarding, respecting, touching, toward (or towards) Words Related to in respect to.

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   • Antonyms: disrespect Definition: a disrespectful mental attitude Definition: the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) Usage: it is held in esteem; a man who has earned high regard Antonyms: disesteem Definition: the state in which esteem has been lost Definition: regard highly; think much of

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   noun. ['rɪˈspɛkt, riːˈspɛkt'] (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point. Antonyms. enjoy. suffer. importance. unimportance. worthlessness. 2. self-respect. noun. ['ˌsɛlfrɪˈspɛkt'] the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect. Antonyms. humility. venial sin. dissatisfaction. humble. meekness. subduedness. 3. respect.

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   Visual thesaurus for respect. respect obedience deference deference respectfulness regard esteem regard regard esteem regard value esteem prise prize abide by honor honour observe. Search antonyms for word respect at EnglishThesaurus.net.