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show disrespect

VERB

slight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disparage scorn snub

STRONG

affront chill contemn cool cut despise discount disdain disregard flout forget ignore neglect omit overlook pooh-pooh reject scoff skip slur upstage

WEAK

blink at brush off cold-shoulder give the brush give the cold shoulder to make light of not give time of day shrug off sneeze at treat with contempt turn deaf ear to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve

STRONG

admire attend cherish compliment esteem heed honor note notice pay attention praise recognize regard respect

WEAK

flatter

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Organisers of the Paris Olympics have said there was "never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group" and that the intent was to "celebrate community tolerance."

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024

“There was clearly never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group,” said Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Descamps at a news conference Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2024

"In the daily press briefing, the Organising Committee said that there was never any intention to show disrespect towards any religious group or belief," the statement said.

From Salon • Jul. 29, 2024

The school district’s lawyer, Stuart Suller, said recognizing that the constitution places limits on the kinds of laws state lawmakers can pass does not show disrespect to the survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2023

Under no circumstance would he, Jethro Creighton, show disrespect to the President.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

show disrespect

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