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disrespect

nounmasculine/dɨʒ.ʁɨʃ.ˈpɐj.tu/medium

des·res·pei·to

Definition

Lack of respect or courtesy; an action or attitude that offends the dignity, rights, or feelings of someone or something.
His comment was seen as disrespect towards the teacher.
We cannot accept disrespect for the company's policies.
Common collocations
show disrespectdisrespect for authorityact of disrespect

Etymology

Derivado por prefixação (des-) de 'respeito', este do latim 'respectus' (consideração).

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