English

disrespect

dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt, ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt, ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt
Meaning: to treat someone or something with a lack of respect; to insult
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt, ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base disrespect
3rd person singular present disrespects
Present participle disrespecting
Past disrespected
Will future will disrespect
Going-to future going to disrespect
Imperative negative don't disrespect / do not disrespect

Example

He felt that the way they spoke to him disrespected his hard work.
He felt that the way they spoke to him disrespected his hard work.

Usage Notes

Commonly used when someone's efforts, status, or feelings are ignored or treated rudely.

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