disrespect
11disrespect — dis|re|spect1 [ˌdısrıˈspekt] n [singular, U] lack of respect for someone or something ≠ ↑respect disrespect for ▪ disrespect for the law ▪ Damien has always had a healthy disrespect (=that you think is good) for media opinion. ▪ It was said on… …
12disrespect — I UK [ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt] / US noun [uncountable] the attitude or behaviour of someone who does not respect someone or something treat someone/something with disrespect: No one deserves to be treated with this level of disrespect. • no disrespect (to)… …
13disrespect — dis|re|spect1 [ ,dısrı spekt ] noun uncount the attitude or behavior of someone who does not respect someone or something: treat someone/something with disrespect: No one deserves to be treated with this level of disrespect. no disrespect (to)… …
14disrespect — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Lack of respect Nouns 1. disrespect, disesteem, disregard, disestimation, disfavor, disrepute, disparagement (see disapprobation); detraction; irreverence; slight, superciliousness, contempt; contumely,… …
15disrespect — [[t]dɪ̱srɪspe̱kt[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT: also a N, oft N for n If someone shows disrespect, they speak or behave in a way that shows lack of respect for a person, law, or custom. ...young people with attitudes and complete disrespect for authority.… …
16disrespect — I. transitive verb Date: 1614 1. to have disrespect for 2. to show or express disrespect or contempt for ; insult, dis < disrespected the officer > II. noun Date: 1621 lack of respect • disrespectful …
17disrespect — Synonyms and related words: ban, be disrespectful, be overfamiliar with, blackball, blackballing, boldness, cheek, complaint, dim view, disagreement, disappointment, disapprobation, disapproval, discontent, discontentedness, discontentment,… …
18disrespect — noun (U) 1 lack of respect for someone or for something such as the law 2 no disrespect (to) spoken used when you are criticizing someone or something to say that you do not want to seem rude: No disrespect to Adrian, but he s not very… …
19disrespect — noun 1) disrespect for authority Syn: contempt, lack of respect, scorn, disregard, disdain Ant: esteem 2) he meant no disrespect to anybody Syn: discourtesy, rudeness …
20disrespect — /dis ri spekt /, n. 1. lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness. v.t. 2. to regard or treat without respect; regard or treat with contempt or rudeness. [1605 15; DIS 1 + RESPECT] Syn. 1. contempt, disregard, irreverence. * * * …
