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disrespect

/dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/noun, verb3 syllables

Disrespect means: an expression of lack of respect.

Synonyms for disrespect10

noun, as in an expression of lack of respect

discourtesy

noun, as in a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

contempt

verb, as in have little or no respect for; hold in contempt

disesteem

also used for disrespect

disrespeck, misrespect, unrespect, dis, dishonor, insult, misbid

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Opposites of disrespect

respect

What does disrespect mean?5

noun

1

an expression of lack of respect

2

a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

3

a disrespectful mental attitude

verb

1

have little or no respect for; hold in contempt

2

show a lack of respect for

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with disrespect?36

one syllable

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three syllables

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Show 40 near rhymes
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All 36 rhymes for disrespect, grouped by syllable

Disrespect in a sentence

  • Interfering with a funeral is a great show of disrespect.marcelostockle
  • Sami would never disrespect his brother like that.OsoHombre
  • A good camel should never show disrespect for its master.Amastan
  • I don't allow anyone to disrespect me like that.felidad
  • Abusers often cross the line between respect and disrespect.Amastan
  • Please don’t disrespect me with that term.Nuel
  • I can assure you I mean no disrespect.Hybrid
  • I can assure you that I mean no disrespect.CK

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of disrespect

as a noun

plural
disrespects

as a verb

past tense
disrespected
present participle
disrespecting
third-person singular
disrespects
past participle
disrespected