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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

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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

The school district’s lawyer, Stuart Suller, said recognizing that the constitution places limits on the kinds of laws state lawmakers can pass does not show disrespect to the survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 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

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