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disrespect

v.
US //ˌdɪsɹɪˈspɛkt// UK //dˌɪsɹɪspˈɛkt// dis·re·spect
  1. 1 to treat rudely (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    to treat someone or something without respect, often by being rude or ignoring them.

    to show a lack of respect to someone or something. Transitive verb requiring a direct object.

    Example

    He felt that his boss disrespected him by giving the promotion to someone else.

    Example

    In many cultures, to turn your back on an elder while they are speaking is to disrespect them in a way that is difficult to forgive.

    Usage

    This verb is often used in the passive voice to describe how someone feels they have been treated.
Origin

From dis- + respect.

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