disrespect

Disrespect is defined as rudeness or a lack of courtesy.

(noun)

An example of disrespect is not saying "Thank you" to someone who helps you.

To disrespect is defined as to show rudeness or a lack of respect.

(verb)

An example of to disrespect is for a child to call his mother rude names.

See disrespect in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

lack of respect or esteem; discourtesy

transitive verb

to have or show lack of respect for

See disrespect in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Lack of respect, esteem, or courteous regard.

transitive verb dis·re·spect·ed, dis·re·spect·ing, dis·re·spects

To show a lack of respect for: disrespected her elders; disrespected the law.

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