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Disrespect (Verb)

Meaning 1

Show a lack of respect for.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • She continues to disrespect the rules of the club by showing up late to meetings.
  • Her decision to speak out of turn was seen as a way to disrespect the host.
  • By ignoring his teacher's warnings, he was starting to disrespect the authority figure.
  • The athlete faced backlash after videos surfaced of him disrespect the opponents' fans.
  • His constant interruptions were a way to disrespect the other participants in the discussion.

Antonyms

  • Respect

Hyponyms

  • Break
  • Go Against
  • Breach
  • Offend
  • Violate
  • Infract

Related Words

  • Disrespect (noun)

Meaning 2

Have little or no respect for; hold in contempt.

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • The professor's sarcastic remarks made it clear that she had begun to disrespect her underqualified teaching assistant.
  • Many citizens openly disrespect the government due to the rising poverty and corruption in the country.
  • The teenagers would often disrespect their parents and authority figures in their search for rebellion.
  • Her negative comments and hostile behavior showed that she disrespect the efforts of her team members.
  • The way he constantly interrupted others during meetings strongly suggested that he disrespect people who had opinions different from his own.

Synonyms

  • Disesteem

Antonyms

  • Respect

Hypernyms

  • Consider
  • Regard
  • View
  • Reckon

Related Words

  • Disrespect (noun)
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