I. |dis+ transitive verb
Etymology: dis- (I) + respect (v.)
: to have disrespect for : show disrespect to or for
the man's remark gave us every reason for disrespecting and profoundly disliking him
disrespecting the law by violating it
II. noun
Etymology: dis- (I) + respect (n.)
1.
a. : lack of respect or reverence
had an enormous disrespect for party-line intelligentsia — Newsweek
a disrespect for authority
b. : an instance or act of disrespect : incivility , discourtesy
she regarded the remark as a disrespect
2. : an expression or sentiment of disrespect
in the speech the mayor paid his extended disrespects to his enemies