Synonyms of disrespecting

disrespecting

verb

present participle of disrespect

1

as in insulting

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in

a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their appearance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insulting
• offending
• outraging
• taunting
• slapping
• affronting
• wounding
• upsetting
• hurting
• slighting
• displeasing
• mocking
• dissing
• disturbing
• troubling
• ridiculing
• snubbing
• distressing
• slandering
• maligning
• defaming
• torturing
• disparaging
• jeering
• oppressing
• tormenting
• reviling
• libeling
• cutting
• smearing
• paining
• persecuting
• slurring
• sneering (at)
• miffing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• applauding
• praising
• hailing
• commending
• acclaiming
• complimenting
• honoring
• eulogizing
• flattering
• exalting
• glorifying
• gratifying
• pleasing
• satisfying
• delighting
• adulating
• sweet-talking

2

as in disdaining

to show contempt for

the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disdaining
• hating
• despising
• scorning
• snubbing
• looking down (on or upon)
• contemning
• sniffing (at)
• walking over
• snooting
• scouting
• slighting
• dissing
• belittling
• sneezing at
• disparaging
• high-hatting
• detesting
• abhorring
• thumbing one's nose (at)
• looking down one's nose (at)
• loathing
• deploring
• execrating
• deprecating
• abominating
• frowning (on or upon)
• disapproving (of)
• disfavoring
• discountenancing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respecting
• honoring
• valuing
• cherishing
• admiring
• treasuring
• prizing
• worshipping
• esteeming
• revering
• accepting
• venerating
• favoring
• appreciating
• lionizing
• approving (of)
• subscribing (to)
• hallowing
• countenancing
• caring (for)
• OK'ing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disrespecting

Oakley and Dolan have long feuded, with Oakley accusing Dolan of treating him less favorably than other Knicks legends, including by not providing him complimentary tickets and allegedly disrespecting him in other ways. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The leak itself received a mountain of backlash from industry professionals, animators and others for disrespecting the years of work put into crafting the film. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

His obsession with disrespecting the talents of all Americans is now costing us dearly. — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026

So, is The Pitt just overtly disrespecting certain cast members by leaving them off the ballot? — Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 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, 5 June 2026

When a referee is missing calls and clearly disrespecting the players, almost mocking them, they must be held accountable. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026

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. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 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