disrespectverb/dɨʒʁɨʒpɨjˈtaɾ/mediumdes·res·pei·tarPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo show a lack of respect for someone or something.He was accused of disrespecting the national anthem.You should never disrespect your elders.syninsultoffenddisregardantrespecthonorobeyCommon collocationsto disrespect authorityto disrespect the rulesto disrespect someone's wishesEtymologyDerivação prefixal: des- + respeitar.Related wordsdesrespeitodesrespeitosorespeitarrespeito