disrespect
noun
lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
have been disrespecting
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present perfect progressiveof disrespect.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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"These guys have been disrespecting us. Stepping on our jerseys. Talking about hanging a 100 on us. Doing all the rah-rah and doing all the talk. But we were about it today," Hutchinson said.
From Fox News β Nov. 28, 2021
“Not meeting the president would have been disrespecting the roots of my ancestors, who I know would be proud of where I am today,” he said.
From The Guardian β Jul. 23, 2018
We know that “Really?” has jumped the shark because America’s leading satire factories have been disrespecting it for years.
From New York Times β Oct. 1, 2012
