disrespects

verb

present tense third-person singular of disrespect
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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2
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 My wife constantly disrespects me. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 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 Cutting short the New York Health Act is a shame and disrespects our elders, let alone others with disabilities. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 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 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 This is especially problematic when people do so in a way that disrespects, stereotypes or materially harms the original culture. — Jeremy David Engels, The Conversation, 23 June 2026 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. — Nicolee Ambrose, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrespects
  1. offends
  2. disdains
  3. insults
  4. hates
  5. despises
Verb
  • But something about this circus just offends me on a spiritual level.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • And if that notion offends you, stay home and watch on television, and turn your man caves into casinos.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
Definition of offends
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  • The title character disdains the common folk, and the play’s complicated political discussion and harsh, jagged poetry aren’t what most picnicking playgoers are after.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Definition of disdains
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  • That's what happens when your star insults moviegoers or goes off on tangents about the characters's sexuality.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Ohm quickly insults nearly every employee at this small hotel within moments of meeting them, except for the young, pretty bartender, Fiona (Florence Ordesh).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of insults
Verb
  • What William rather surprisingly revealed, though, is that his father—King Charles—hates soccer.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • Lulu, an 80-pound Bernedoodle, hates Independence Day.
    — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 27 June 2026
Definition of hates
Verb
  • Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
  • This brief funk is broken when Clay comes home to find his mother — who, like everyone else in their backwoods local area, despises their stunts — watching an old movie on TV.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
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