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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
dis·re·spect       [dis-ri-spekt] Pronunciation Key
–noun
1.lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
–verb (used with object)
2.to regard or treat without respect; regard or treat with contempt or rudeness.

[Origin: 1605–15; dis-1 + respect]

1. contempt, disregard, irreverence.
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
dis·re·spect       (dĭs'rĭ-spěkt')  Pronunciation Key 
n.   Lack of respect, esteem, or courteous regard.

tr.v.   dis·re·spect·ed, dis·re·spect·ing, dis·re·spects
To show a lack of respect for: disrespected her elders; disrespected the law.

Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
disrespect 
1614 (v.), 1631 (n.), from dis- + respect.

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disrespect

noun
1. an expression of lack of respect 
2. a disrespectful mental attitude [ant: esteem
3. a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous [syn: contempt

verb
1. show a lack of respect for [ant: abide by
2. have little or no respect for; hold in contempt [ant: esteem

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This

Disrespect

Dis`re*spect"\, n. Want of respect or reverence; disesteem; incivility; discourtesy.

Impatience of bearing the least affront or disrespect. --Pope.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This

Disrespect

Dis`re*spect"\, v. t. To show disrespect to.

We have disrespected and slighted God. --Comber.

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