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disrespect

British pronunciation/dˌɪsɹɪspˈɛkt/
American pronunciation/ˌdɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/
Disrespect
[NOUN]
1

an action or speech that offends a person or thing

synonyms : contempt
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2

a disrespectful mental attitude

antonyms : respect
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3

an expression of lack of respect

synonyms : discourtesy
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to disrespect
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to behave or speak in a way that is offensive to someone or something

antonyms : respect
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2

have little or no respect for; hold in contempt

synonyms : disesteem
antonyms : respect
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Examples
1-Someone definitely disrespected the elevator or something.
2- Disrespected!
3In positions of power, many people disrespect the time and effort of the people below them.
4A Congressman's nipples once disrespected our feature president!
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