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as in insulting
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their appearance
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as in disdaining
to show contempt for
the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs
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Recent Examples of disrespecting
The guard then went to Ada’s table and — according to the girl’s parents — spoke to Ada and her mother aggressively about disrespecting and harassing people.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
On Saturday, Jorginho posted a lengthy Instagram Story, claiming that Roan’s security team was extremely aggressive toward his family for walking past her table and shaming her for disrespecting her fans, especially a child.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
From disrespecting local customs and getting pickpocketed to forgetting to reapply sunscreen and overpacking, European tour guides have truly seen it all.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The report cards slammed several teams with anonymous comments that accused some teams of disrespecting players’ families, employing substandard training staffs and other denunciations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
After a year of Trump disrespecting European allies, many had wondered how much of the old transatlantic ties remained.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Deerfield Beach is cutting ties with the Broward Sheriff’s Office after a 35-year relationship that deteriorated over the last 12 months, with each side accusing the other of disrespecting leadership and putting politics and personalities ahead of policing needs.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Anything less than the Broncos doing the same would be disrespecting Reid, wouldn’t it?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
Taylor McDaniel, user taylormcdaniel48 on TikTok, drew more than 12 million views total on three videos showing her mother-in-law (MIL) apparently disrespecting boundaries drawn by her son.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
On Saturday, Jorginho posted a lengthy Instagram Story, claiming that Roan’s security team was extremely aggressive toward his family for walking past her table and shaming her for disrespecting her fans, especially a child.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
From disrespecting local customs and getting pickpocketed to forgetting to reapply sunscreen and overpacking, European tour guides have truly seen it all.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The report cards slammed several teams with anonymous comments that accused some teams of disrespecting players’ families, employing substandard training staffs and other denunciations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
After a year of Trump disrespecting European allies, many had wondered how much of the old transatlantic ties remained.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Deerfield Beach is cutting ties with the Broward Sheriff’s Office after a 35-year relationship that deteriorated over the last 12 months, with each side accusing the other of disrespecting leadership and putting politics and personalities ahead of policing needs.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Anything less than the Broncos doing the same would be disrespecting Reid, wouldn’t it?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
Taylor McDaniel, user taylormcdaniel48 on TikTok, drew more than 12 million views total on three videos showing her mother-in-law (MIL) apparently disrespecting boundaries drawn by her son.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrespecting
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The judge ruled Thursday that Souhaib Qabli, a 23-year-old rapper, was guilty of insulting a constitutional body, his attorney Mohamed Taifi told The Associated Press.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The judge ruled Thursday that Souhaib Qabli, a 23-year-old rapper, was guilty of insulting a constitutional body, his attorney Mohamed Taifi told the Associated Press.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Given all the competition in the airline industry, and choices travelers have, offending anyone is dangerous.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, evangelists of a robust atheism—figures such as the biologist Richard Dawkins, the critic Christopher Hitchens, and the neuroscientist Sam Harris—toured the country offending salt-of-the-earth Americans with their contempt for religious belief.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Can’t Arabs celebrate their heritage without being accused of hating Jews?—
Laura Einhorn,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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People can relate to hating gym class, disagreements with siblings or a first breakup.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Cruelty and corruption recognized no regional boundaries, and officials on both sides seem to have come closer to despising than sympathizing with their suffering captives.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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That’s not the case with Bertha’s son, Larry (Harry Richardson), who seems to have joined his father in absolutely despising Bertha by the end of the season.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Disrespecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrespecting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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