N. The ability to apply regard and consideration into one's actions towards himself or others

The act of hitting your penis on any object or even a person for the sole reason of showing a lack of respect. This is normally accompanied by saying the phrase, "no respect" in order to taunt the victim.

Something that remains after you lose all your money in poker.

1) Actions taken in response to fear or low self esteem.

Respect is used in situations where a person wants others (or sometimes themself) to believe they have a high opinion of someone.

People respect their loved ones as people they have strong feelings for could use their feelings to hurt them. People respect those with authority over them as they are afraid of that authority being used against them.

To respect is one way of defining the feelings and behaviour caused by the pecking order in society: People respect their betters as they dont want to admit their own failings or are afraid that if they express their dislike for those better than them it would be seen as a challenge.

2) An attempt to gain the favor of others by showing empathy or understanding of other peoples views and feelings - commonly used in arguments to portray a superior knowledge of the issue in question.

The quality of a man that has gained the the esteem, reverence, and awe of his family, peers, and co-workers.

Every man needs it; every woman seeks it.

Realize and respect

A word misused by parents to try to throw guilt into their children.