1
as in offends
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their appearance
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as in disdains
to show contempt for
the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs
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Recent Examples of disrespects
In addition to callous disregard for former Marylanders’ livelihoods and well-being, by not maintaining the voter rolls, the State Board of Elections disrespects every single Marylander who has a right to vote.
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Nicolee Ambrose, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
Lee disrespects national park values with these twin bills, and Curtis, who likes to tout his nature sensitivity on hikes with constituents, should know better.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The premiere episode opens with Colter starting a brawl in a small town bar after another patron disrespects the bartender.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2025
My wife constantly disrespects me.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
This reversal deeply disrespects every honorable soldier who's had our Stars and Stripes draped over their casket as Taps play in the background.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Nicolee Ambrose, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
Lee disrespects national park values with these twin bills, and Curtis, who likes to tout his nature sensitivity on hikes with constituents, should know better.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The premiere episode opens with Colter starting a brawl in a small town bar after another patron disrespects the bartender.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2025
My wife constantly disrespects me.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
This reversal deeply disrespects every honorable soldier who's had our Stars and Stripes draped over their casket as Taps play in the background.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrespects
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If that language offends you — come on.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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If one employee offends another, they are fired on the spot.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Khamenei was born into poverty and outwardly disdains pomp, cultivating an image of pious frugality.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the President insults allies, woos dictators, and spurns long-standing commitments, Rubio has to convince his counterparts that America will not entirely abandon its friends.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The paddling comes as revenge for multiple times Marty insults the businessman throughout the movie.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Unless one hates and fears the same people the leaders in the Legislature hate and fear, one is disqualified from employment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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For anyone who loves the idea of a mani that looks clean and intentional (but hates the upkeep), this nail concealer feels like the perfect everyday solution.—
Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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Policing women is a byproduct of patriarchy, a system that despises women who dare to embrace individualism, self-expression, and self-autonomy.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Jan. 2026
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Melissa Fields, the founder of Shades of Gray Design Studio, greatly despises seeing workout supplies in the bedroom.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
30 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Disrespects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrespects. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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