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disrespect
[ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt]
noun, verb
desrespeito
1.
lack of respect or courtesy; rudeness
He showed disrespect by interrupting her constantly.
Ele mostrou desrespeito ao interrompê-la constantemente.
2.
to treat someone without respect; to be rude or impolite to someone
Don't disrespect your elders.
Não desrespeite seus idosos.
3.
to insult or offend someone's dignity
His comments disrespected the entire community.
Seus comentários desrespeitaram toda a comunidade.
NYC Slang
disrespect, dis
Synonyms
rudeness
insolence
impertinence
disregard
contempt
insult
affront
Antonyms
respect
courtesy
politeness
deference
esteem
regard
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desrespeito
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
falta de respeito
commonly used in colloquial speech
São Paulo
desrespeito
standard usage
Portugal
falta de respeito
preferred in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
show disrespect to someone
take disrespect
not to be disrespected
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