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desacata

[dɛ.za.ˈka.ta]
verb
to disrespect; to be insolent to; to affront
1. to treat with disrespect or rudeness; to behave insolently toward someone
He desacata his boss by speaking rudely in the meeting.
Ele desacata seu chefe falando de forma rude na reunião.
2. to insult or offend someone through disrespectful behavior
You should not desacata your elders.
Você não deveria desacatar seus mais velhos.
NYC Slang
disrespect; talk trash to
Synonyms
desrespeitarinsultarafrontarofenderprovocarser insolente com
Antonyms
respeitarhonrardeferir

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desacata
commonly used in colloquial speech
Rio de Janeiro
desacata
frequent in street language and informal contexts
São Paulo
desacata
used in informal and urban contexts
Portugal
desacata
less common; more formal alternatives preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

desacatar a autoridade
desacatar um superior
desacatar alguém em público
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