show disrespect

VERB

slight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disparage scorn snub

STRONG

affront chill contemn cool cut despise discount disdain disregard flout forget ignore neglect omit overlook pooh-pooh reject scoff skip slur upstage

WEAK

blink at brush off cold-shoulder give the brush give the cold shoulder to make light of not give time of day shrug off sneeze at treat with contempt turn deaf ear to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve

STRONG

admire attend cherish compliment esteem heed honor note notice pay attention praise recognize regard respect

WEAK

flatter

Example Sentences

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“There was clearly never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group,” said Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Descamps at a news conference Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2024

"In the daily press briefing, the Organising Committee said that there was never any intention to show disrespect towards any religious group or belief," the statement said.

From Salon • Jul. 29, 2024

Infantino has decried the offers made only a few weeks before, claiming they show disrespect to the women’s sport and FIFA’s ongoing attempts to level the financial playing field.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2023

We seem to think that to bury someone quickly after her death is to show disrespect.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2022

Under no circumstance would he, Jethro Creighton, show disrespect to the President.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

show disrespect

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