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disregard

dis·re·gard [ dìssri grd ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle dis·re·gard·ed, present participle dis·re·gard·ing, 3rd person present singular dis·re·gards)
Definition:
 
1. ignore somebody or something: to ignore or pay no attention to somebody or something

2. treat somebody or something disrespectfully: to treat somebody or something with contempt or without respect



noun 
Definition:
 
neglect: a lack of attention or respect


dis·re·gard·er noun
dis·re·gard·ful adjective
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