Meaning of the word "be rude to" in English

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be rude to

US /bi ruːd tuː/
UK /bi ruːd tuː/

Phrase

to treat someone impolitely or disrespectfully

Example:
It's not nice to be rude to your elders.
Please don't be rude to the new intern; she's still learning.
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