Meaning & use
Disrespecting
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Showing a lack of respect or consideration toward someone or something.
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He apologized for disrespecting his coach in front of the team.
She felt they were disrespecting her time by canceling the meeting last minute.
A note on using this word
The verb 'disrespect' was once considered informal, but it is now widely accepted in both casual and formal English.
Words with a similar meaning
insultingdisparaging
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Words with an opposite meaning
respectinghonoring
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