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disrespect vs ridicule

ridicule vs disrespect

disrespect and ridicule both are nouns.

disrespect and ridicule both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disrespect Yes No Yes No
ridicule Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ridicule is a hyponym of disrespect; that is, ridicule is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disrespect:
  • disrespect: an expression of lack of respect
  • ridicule: language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
disrespect (noun) ridicule (noun)
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous the act of deriding or treating with contempt
a disrespectful mental attitude language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
an expression of lack of respect
disrespect (verb) ridicule (verb)
have little or no respect for; hold in contempt subject to laughter or ridicule
show a lack of respect for
Difference between disrespect and ridicule

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