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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
When a referee is missing calls and clearly disrespecting the players, almost mocking them, they must be held accountable.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrespecting
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Some Chicago Flips Red members have been escorted out of City Council chambers and the county boardroom for violating rules of order — including shouting, interrupting or insulting other speakers or aldermen — and led some to consider or pursue orders of protection.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Her lack of confidence in Minnesota's skilled union miners and workers is insulting to their hard work and dedication.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Kimmel refused to apologize for offending the first lady, noting the joke drew little initial reaction until the unrelated shooting.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The offending vehicle fled in an unknown direction.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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My mom is notorious for being a sweets lover but hating to bake.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Playing the no-nonsense musical-hating science guy leaves the expansive star of Beetlejuice, School of Rock and Spamalot with too few enjoyments to share, too few moments of comic stage business, and certainly not enough songs to belt.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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On Day 1 of the truce, and in the days since, Israel has stepped up attacks against Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, in Lebanon, outraging Iran and leading to accusations the terms had been breached.—
Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Larson’s son Lane, then 9, had grown up loving the Bulldogs and despising their rivals, and made his feelings clear.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 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
Cite this Entry
“Disrespecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrespecting. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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