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disrespect

dis·re·spect [ dìssri spékt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
total contempt: a lack of respect



transitive verb  (past and past participle dis·re·spect·ed, present participle dis·re·spect·ing, 3rd person present singular dis·re·spects)
Definition:
 
show no respect: to show a lack of respect for somebody or something


dis·re·spect·ful adjective
dis·re·spect·ful·ly adverb
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