Disrespect - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt|  American pronunciation of the word disrespect
Brit.  |dɪsrɪˈspekt|  British pronunciation of the word disrespect

noun

- an expression of lack of respect (syn: discourtesy)
- a disrespectful mental attitude
- a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous (syn: contempt)

verb

- show a lack of respect for
- have little or no respect for; hold in contempt (syn: disesteem)

Extra examples

...a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their race or ethnicity...

...the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs...

The student treated the teacher with disrespect.

I'm sorry. I meant no disrespect.

He showed a shocking disrespect for authority.

Damien has always had a healthy disrespect (=that you think is good) for media opinion.

It was said on the spur of the moment and I meant no disrespect to anybody.

No disrespect to Phil, but the team has performed better since he left (=used to show you are not criticizing someone).

Hicks accused Williams of disrespecting him at a record company party.

I didn't intend any disrespect.

...took umbrage at the slightest suggestion of disrespect...

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: disrespect
he/she/it: disrespects
present participle: disrespecting
past tense: disrespected
past participle: disrespected
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