disrespect

dis·re·spect  (dsr-spkt)

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.

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disrespect

Noun

contempt or lack of respect

disrespectful adj

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	disrespect - an expression of lack of respect discourtesy subject matter, content, message, substance - what a communication that is about something is about contumely, insult, revilement, vilification, abuse - a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team" derision - contemptuous laughter ridicule - language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate scorn, contempt - open disrespect for a person or thing derogation, disparagement, depreciation - a communication that belittles somebody or something impertinence, impudence, cheek - an impudent statement blasphemy - blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
	2.	disrespect - a disrespectful mental attitude attitude, mental attitude - a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways; "he had the attitude that work was fun" esteem, respect, regard - an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"
	3.	disrespect - a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous contempt rudeness, discourtesy - a manner that is rude and insulting
Verb	1.	disrespect - show a lack of respect for relate - have or establish a relationship to; "She relates well to her peers" breach, infract, transgress, violate, go against, offend, break - act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; "offend all laws of humanity"; "violate the basic laws or human civilization"; "break a law"; "break a promise" abide by, honor, honour, respect, observe - show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
	2.	disrespect - have little or no respect for; hold in contempt disesteem consider, regard, view, reckon, see - deem to be; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do" undervalue - esteem lightly esteem, respect, value, prise, prize - regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"

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disrespect

noun contempt, cheek, disregard, rudeness, lack of respect, irreverence, insolence, impertinence, impudence, discourtesy, incivility, impoliteness, lese-majesty, unmannerliness << OPPOSITE respect