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spekt
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If you show disrespect to someone, you act in a rude way to them, or you do or say something that shows that you don't value them or consider them important or equal to you. If you treat someone with disrespect, you might act as if they are lower than you or you just don't care about them.
The soldier showed disrespect to his commanding officer by not saluting him. That's why the soldier was punished.If you don't sit and talk with your grandfather, he will feel you are treating him with disrespect.- antonyms:
- esteem, respect
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