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disrespect

dis·re·spect

disrespect

 
 
pronunciation:
dIs rih spekt
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: lack of respect; impoliteness; contempt.
antonyms:
civility, deference, esteem, respect
similar words:
disregard
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adjective + (n.)disrespect blatant, complete, growing, healthy, profound, sorry, total, tremendous, utter
verb + (n.)disrespect breed, experience, imply, mean, punish, show, tolerate, treat, view
(n.)disrespect + verb demonstrate, intend
noun + (n.)disrespect Help arrogance, culture, form, mark, sign
 
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: disrespects, disrespecting, disrespected
definition: to regard or treat with a lack of respect.
antonyms:
honor, respect
similar words:
abuse, disregard
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adverb + (v.)disrespect constantly
(v.)disrespect + nounHelp animal, authority, law, memory, parent, player, rule, tradition
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