show disrespect

Frequency: 8.820.5 per million words

To act in a way that demonstrates a lack of respect.

disrespectVERB + disrespect

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Examples (10)

  • The new manager showed a healthy disrespect for formality.
  • You should never show disrespect to your elders.
  • He showed blatant disrespect by talking on his phone during the ceremony.
  • If you continuously show disrespect to the coach, you will be kicked off the team.
  • The politician was accused of showing disrespect towards the flag.
  • Why have you shown such disrespect for our traditions?
  • She didn't mean to show disrespect; she just didn't understand the custom.
  • Any student who shows disrespect to the staff will face disciplinary action.
  • Ignoring scientific evidence shows a profound disrespect for the truth.
  • It hurt me when you showed complete disrespect for my feelings by laughing at me.