disrespect vs regard

regard vs disrespect

disrespect and regard both are nouns.

disrespect and regard both are verbs.

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

As verbs, regard is a hypernym of disrespect; that is, regard is a word with a broader meaning than disrespect:

disrespect: have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
regard: deem to be

Other hypernyms of disrespect include consider, reckon, see, view.

disrespect (noun)	regard (noun)
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous	a long fixed look
a disrespectful mental attitude	(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
an expression of lack of respect	paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
	an attitude of admiration or esteem
	(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
	a feeling of friendship and esteem
	the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

disrespect (verb)	regard (verb)
have little or no respect for; hold in contempt	deem to be
show a lack of respect for	look at attentively
	connect closely and often incriminatingly

Difference between disrespect and regard

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