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Disrespect vs Discourtesy - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between disrespect and discourtesy

is that disrespect is a lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour while discourtesy is lack of courtesy; rudeness.

As a verb disrespect

is to show a lack of respect to someone or something.

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

    discourtesy

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • Lack of courtesy; rudeness.
  • A rude act.

    • Related terms

    * discourteousness