dis

¹dis

verb \ˈdis\

disseddis·sing

Definition of DIS

transitive verb

1

slang : to treat with disrespect or contempt : insult

2

slang : to find fault with : criticize

Variants of DIS

dis also diss

Examples of DIS

1. <don't you go dissing somebody just because you've got a few more dead presidents than they do>
2. <a DJ who has dissed every album that rapper has put out>

Origin of DIS

short for disrespect

First Known Use: 1980

Related to DIS

Synonyms: contemn, scorn (also diss) [slang], disdain, disrespect, high-hat, look down (on or upon), slight, sniff (at), snoot, snub

Antonyms: honor, respect

Related Words: scout; abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe; belittle, deplore, deprecate, disparage; disapprove (of), discountenance, disfavor, frown (on or upon)

Near Antonyms: cherish, prize, treasure, value; admire, esteem, lionize; hallow, revere, venerate, worship; accept, appreciate, approve (of), care (for), countenance, favor, OK (or okay), subscribe (to)

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Rhymes with DIS

bis, bliss, bris, cis, cuisse, Dis, hiss, kiss, miss, sis, Swiss, this, vis, wis