disrespect

S2 W2

BrE /dɪˈrɛspekt/ AmE /dɪˈrɛspekt/

noun / verb en → es

1 LACK OF RESPECT [uncountable] B2

a lack of respect or polite behaviour towards someone

falta de respeto, desconsideración

  • show disrespect to somebody

Collocations disrespect for authority · disrespect towards someone

  • His behaviour was a complete lack of respect.

    Su comportamiento fue una falta total de respeto.

2 VERB [transitive] C1

to behave in an impolite or rude way towards someone

despreciar, faltar al respeto a alguien

  • disrespect somebody

Collocations disrespect the elderly · disrespect one's elders

  • He disrespected his teacher in front of everyone.

    Faltó al respeto a su profesor frente a todos.