disregard
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1dis·re·gard

transitive verb \ˌdis-ri-ˈgärd\

Definition of DISREGARD

: to pay no attention to : treat as unworthy of regard or notice

Examples of DISREGARD

  1. Please disregard what I said before.
  2. He disregarded his father's advice and left school.
  3. Some students completely disregard the rules of the school.

First Known Use of DISREGARD

1613

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2disregard

noun

Definition of DISREGARD

: the act of disregarding : the state of being disregarded : neglect
dis·re·gard·ful \-fəl\ adjective

Examples of DISREGARD

  1. They treated the rules with complete disregard.
  2. <revelers firing guns in the air with complete disregard for the possible consequences>

First Known Use of DISREGARD

1659

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