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1disrespect
verb dis·re·spect \ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt\
: to say or do something that shows a lack of respect for (someone or something)
Full Definition of DISRESPECT
transitive verb
1
: to have disrespect for
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First Known Use of DISRESPECT
1614
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Rhymes with DISRESPECT
acrolect, architect, birth defect, circumspect, deselect, dialect, disaffect, disconnect, disinfect, edge effect, genuflect, grapholect, incorrect, indirect, in effect, intellect, interject, intersect, introject, introspect, lake effect, misdirect, preselect, re-collect, recollect, redirect, reelect, resurrect, retrospect, self-respect, side effect, turtlenecked, vivisect
2disrespect
noun
: speech or behavior which shows that you do not think someone or something is valuable, important, etc. : lack of respect
Full Definition of DISRESPECT
: lack of respect
— dis·re·spect·ful \-fəl\ adjective
— dis·re·spect·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— dis·re·spect·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of DISRESPECT
1621
Related to DISRESPECT
- Synonyms
- dis (also diss) [slang], discourteousness, discourtesy, disrespectfulness, impertinence, impertinency, impoliteness, impudence, incivility, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, insolence, rudeness, ungraciousness
DISRESPECTFUL Defined for Kids
disrespect
noun dis·re·spect \ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt\
Definition of DISRESPECT for Kids
: lack of respect : discourtesy <She never treated her family with disrespect.>
— dis·re·spect·ful adjective
— dis·re·spect·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
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