Definitions
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- noun
Lack ofrespect ;improper respect;disrespect . - verb transitive, intransitive To show
improper respect to or for;disrespect .
Etymologies
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From mis- + respect.
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Examples
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First, it is a gross misrespect to call the President a liar in public.
In Praise of Joe Wilson: What's Wrong with Calling Out Liars in Congress? 2009
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First, it is a gross misrespect to call the President a liar in public.
In Praise of Joe Wilson: What's Wrong with Calling Out Liars in Congress? 2009
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