abuse vs disrespect

abuse and disrespect both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
abuse	Yes	No	Yes	No
disrespect	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, disrespect is a hypernym of abuse; that is, disrespect is a word with a broader meaning than abuse:

Other hypernyms of abuse include discourtesy.

abuse (noun)	disrespect (noun)
improper or excessive use	a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
cruel or inhumane treatment	a disrespectful mental attitude
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt	an expression of lack of respect

abuse (verb)	disrespect (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something	have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
use wrongly or improperly or excessively	show a lack of respect for
use foul or abusive language towards
treat badly