disrespect

disrespect
/dis'ri spekt"/, n.
1. lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
v.t.
2. to regard or treat without respect; regard or treat with contempt or rudeness.
[1605-15; DIS-1 + RESPECT]
Syn. 1. contempt, disregard, irreverence.

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