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
• libelling
• 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
• worshiping
• prizing
• worshipping
• esteeming
• revering
• accepting
• venerating
• favoring
• appreciating
• lionizing
• approving (of)
• subscribing (to)
• hallowing
• countenancing
• caring (for)
• okaying
• OK'ing