disrespect

¹dis·re·spect

transitive verb \ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt\

Definition of DISRESPECT

1

: to have disrespect for

2

: to show or express disrespect or contempt for : insult, dis <disrespected the officer>

Examples of DISRESPECT

1. <a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their race or ethnicity>
2. <the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs>

First Known Use of DISRESPECT

1614

Related to DISRESPECT

Synonyms

affront, dis (also diss) [slang], insult, offend, outrage, slap, slight, wound

Antonyms

honor, respect

Related Words

cut, snub; displease, distress, disturb, hurt, miff, pain, trouble, upset; jeer, mock, ridicule, sneer (at), taunt; defame, disparage, libel, malign, revile, slander, slur, smear; oppress, persecute, torment, torture

Near Antonyms

acclaim, applaud, approve, hail; commend, compliment, eulogize, praise; adulate, flatter, sweet-talk; exalt, glorify, honor; delight, gratify, please, satisfy

Rhymes with DISRESPECT

acrolect, architect, birth defect, circumspect, deselect, dialect, disaffect, disconnect, disinfect, edge effect, genuflect, grapholect, incorrect, indirect, in effect, intellect, interject, intersect, introject, introspect, lake effect, misdirect, preselect, re-collect, recollect, redirect, reelect, resurrect, retrospect, self-respect, side effect, turtlenecked, vivisect

²disrespect

noun

Definition of DISRESPECT

: lack of respect

— dis·re·spect·ful \-fəl\ adjective

— dis·re·spect·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— dis·re·spect·ful·ness noun

Examples of DISRESPECT

1. The student treated the teacher with disrespect.
2. I'm sorry. I meant no disrespect.
3. He showed a shocking disrespect for authority.

First Known Use of DISRESPECT

1621

Related to DISRESPECT

Synonyms

dis (also diss) [slang], discourteousness, discourtesy, disrespectfulness, impertinence, impertinency, impoliteness, impudence, incivility, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, insolence, rudeness, ungraciousness

Antonyms

civility, considerateness, consideration, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, politeness, politesse, thoughtfulness

Related Words

audacity, boldness, brashness, brassiness, forwardness, sauciness, shamelessness; boorishness, caddishness, churlishness, clownishness, crudeness, loutishness, vulgarity; abruptness, bluntness, brusqueness, crustiness, curtness, gruffness, sharpness; crabbedness, crossness, disagreeableness, grumpiness, sullenness, surliness; improperness, impropriety, inappropriateness, incorrectness, indecency, unfitness, unsuitability; arrogance, conceit, conceitedness, presumption, pretense (or pretence), pretension, pretentiousness

Near Antonyms

humility, meekness, modesty; deference, dutifulness, respectfulness, submissiveness; acceptability, appropriateness, correctness, decency, decorousness, fitness, goodness, propriety, respectability, respectableness, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness; affability, cordiality, friendliness, geniality, hospitality, kindness; felicitousness, grace, gracefulness