Synonyms of disrespects

disrespects

verb

present tense third-person singular of disrespect

1

as in offends

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offends
• insults
• outrages
• displeases
• slaps
• taunts
• affronts
• disturbs
• wounds
• hurts
• upsets
• mocks
• disses
• troubles
• ridicules
• slights
• disparages
• snubs
• distresses
• maligns
• reviles
• defames
• oppresses
• pains
• tortures
• persecutes
• slanders
• torments
• jeers
• cuts
• smears
• slurs
• miffs
• sneers (at)
• libels

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approves
• applauds
• hails
• commends
• praises
• acclaims
• compliments
• eulogizes
• flatters
• exalts
• honors
• pleases
• glorifies
• satisfies
• delights
• gratifies
• sweet-talks
• adulates

2

as in disdains

to show contempt for

the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disdains
• hates
• despises
• scorns
• contemns
• snubs
• looks down (on or upon)
• walks over
• sniffs (at)
• disses
• belittles
• detests
• high-hats
• abhors
• disparages
• scouts
• loathes
• sneezes at
• slights
• snoots
• thumbs one's nose (at)
• abominates
• deplores
• looks down one's nose (at)
• deprecates
• disapproves (of)
• execrates
• disfavors
• frowns (on or upon)
• discountenances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respects
• honors
• values
• cherishes
• admires
• treasures
• prizes
• esteems
• worships
• reveres
• accepts
• favors
• appreciates
• approves (of)
• lionizes
• venerates
• cares (for)
• subscribes (to)
• hallows
• countenances
• OKs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disrespects

Anything less grossly disrespects the students they are elected to serve. — Elaine Gantz Berman, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

This is especially problematic when people do so in a way that disrespects, stereotypes or materially harms the original culture. — Jeremy David Engels, The Conversation, 23 June 2026

Cutting short the New York Health Act is a shame and disrespects our elders, let alone others with disabilities. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026

In addition to callous disregard for former Marylanders’ livelihoods and well-being, by not maintaining the voter rolls, the State Board of Elections disrespects every single Marylander who has a right to vote. — Nicolee Ambrose, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026

The premiere episode opens with Colter starting a brawl in a small town bar after another patron disrespects the bartender. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2025

My wife constantly disrespects me. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025

This reversal deeply disrespects every honorable soldier who's had our Stars and Stripes draped over their casket as Taps play in the background. — Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025