disrespect
[ dis-ri-spekt ]
noun
lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
verb (used with object)
to regard or treat without respect; regard or treat with contempt or rudeness.
Origin of disrespect
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British Dictionary definitions for disrespect
disrespect
/ (ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt) /
noun
contempt; rudeness
verb
(tr) to show lack of respect for
Derived forms of disrespect
- disrespectful, adjective
- disrespectfully, adverb
- disrespectfulness, noun
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