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dis⋅re⋅gard

  [dis-ri-gahrd]
Use disregarding in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
2. to treat without due regard, respect, or attentiveness; slight: to disregard an invitation.
–noun
3. lack of regard or attention; neglect.
4. lack of due or respectful regard.
Origin:
1635–45; dis- 1 + regard

Related forms:
dis⋅re⋅gard⋅a⋅ble, adjective
dis⋅re⋅gard⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
1. ignore. 2. insult. See slight. 3. inattention, oversight. 4. disrespect, slight.

Antonyms:
1. notice.
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dis·re·gard   (dĭs'rĭ-gärd')   
tr.v.   dis·re·gard·ed, dis·re·gard·ing, dis·re·gards
  1. To pay no attention or heed to; ignore.
  2. To treat without proper respect or attentiveness.
n.  Lack of thoughtful attention or due regard.
dis're·gard'er n., dis're·gard'ful adj.
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