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ridicule vs disrespect

disrespect vs ridicule

ridicule and disrespect both are nouns.

ridicule and disrespect both are verbs.

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

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