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How to pronounce disrespect in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms disesteem
Type of consider, view, reckon, see, regard
Has types undervalue
Type Words
Synonyms discourtesy
Type of message, subject matter, substance, content
Has types disparagement, impertinence, impudence, insult, revilement, ridicule, scorn, vilification, abuse, blasphemy, cheek, contempt, contumely, depreciation, derision, derogation
Type Words
Synonyms contempt
Type of discourtesy, rudeness
Type Words
Type of mental attitude, attitude
Type Words
Type of relate
Has types violate, break, go against, infract, offend, transgress, breach

Examples of disrespect

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They view that as a sign of disrespect, but have embraced the role all the same.
From the kansas.com
For Anne, who received a combat medic badge in Iraq, the disrespect was jarring.
From the kentucky.com
It was the humiliation and the disrespect-that was what was absolutely critical.
From the theatlantic.com
Showing this kind of disgraceful disrespect is so low that words cannot suffice.
From the kansas.com
Am I supposed to smile and act as if the person didn't treat me with disrespect?
From the washingtonpost.com
You can't go into an office and disrespect folks and expect them to respect you.
From the newsobserver.com
Another law makes it illegal for anyone to show disrespect for public officials.
From the sfgate.com
No disrespect to Josh Cribbs, but Washington wants to own the record by himself.
From the dailyherald.com
I mean no disrespect to the people of Rolleston, Lincoln, Rangiora, Kaiapoi etc.
From the nzherald.co.nz
More examples
  • Show a lack of respect for
  • A disrespectful mental attitude
  • Have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
  • Contempt: a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
  • Respect denotes both a positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity (such as a nation or a religion), and also specific actions and conduct representative of that esteem. Respect can be a specific feeling of regard for the actual qualities of the one respected (e.g. ...
  • (Disrespective) Discrespective is a New Zealand/Australian 3-disc ten year anniversary compilation album of the Big Day Out music festival released in 2002.
  • Discounting or challenging the worth, stature, or dominance of another. Refusing to show respect.
  • Responding in a rude and impertinent manner.