desrespeitar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- disrespect noun A lack of respect or courtesy shown toward someone or something.
- diss verb To insult someone or show them disrespect, especially through words.
- flout verb To openly ignore or disobey a rule or law, showing no respect for it.
Senses
desrespeitar is used for these senses in English:
- break (transitive) To surpass or do better than (a specific number); to do better than (a record), setting a new record.
- disrespect (transitive) To show a lack of respect to someone or something.
- diss (slang) To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.
- flout (transitive) To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
break — full definition
- verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
- verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
- verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
- noun A short pause or rest from an activity.
disrespect — full definition
- noun A lack of respect or courtesy shown toward someone or something.
- verb To treat someone without the respect they deserve.
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