disrespect

UK /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ US /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/
noun 1verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

[S]he uſed many arguments both to excuſe her ſelf and divert their intentions, yet adding ſtill more fierceneſs to their former behaviour, as they would not ſeem at all to be ſatisfied either with her language or her tears (notwithſtanding they proceeded more from her apprehenſion of their diſreſpects to her perſon, than out of any ſenſe ſhe had of her own preſent danger) […]

This was a champion team out of kilter, stung by what was arguably an act of disrespect to their opponents, a failure to appreciate their threat and the fine planning of Carlos Osorio, and never really able to regain its balance.

verb

1

To show a lack of respect to someone or something.

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