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Disrespect vs Despise - What's the difference?

disrespect | despise |

As verbs the difference between disrespect and despise

is that disrespect is to show a lack of respect to someone or something while despise is to regard with contempt or scorn.

As a noun disrespect

is a lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

disrespect

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

    • Synonyms

    * *

    Antonyms

    * respect

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To show a lack of respect to someone or something.

    • Synonyms

    * dis, insult, misbid, misrespect

    Antonyms

    * respect

    despise

    English

    Verb

    (despis)
  • To regard with contempt or scorn.

    • Synonyms

    * scorn * See also *contempt

    Antonyms

    * honor * respect * revere

    Derived terms

    * despisal * despicable

    Related terms

    * despect * despection

    See also

    * vilipend

    External links

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