disregard
[ dis-ri-gahrd ]
/ ˌdɪs rɪˈgɑrd /
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verb (used with object)
to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
to treat without due regard, respect, or attentiveness; slight: to disregard an invitation.
noun
lack of regard or attention; neglect.
lack of due or respectful regard.
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2. See slight.
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dis·re·gard·a·ble, adjectivedis·re·gard·er, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for disregard
disregard
/ (ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd) /
verb (tr)
to give little or no attention to; ignore
to treat as unworthy of consideration or respect
noun
lack of attention or respect
(often plural) social welfare capital or income which is not counted in calculating the amount payable to a claimant for a means-tested benefit
Derived forms of disregard
disregarder, noundisregardful, adjectivedisregardfully, adverbdisregardfulness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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