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1
as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
don't take it wrong—I don't mean it as a dis
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2
as in disrespect
rude behavior
the refs can penalize a player for any dis on the field
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1
as in to disdain
to show contempt for
don't you go dissing somebody just because you've got a few more dollars than they do
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2
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
a DJ who has dissed every album that artist has put out
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3
as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
are you dissing me?
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4
as in to criticize
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
don't dis my idea until you come up with a better one
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Recent Examples of dis
Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Hart made the diss at his recent Netflix roast.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
After the song was released, social media users were quick to piece together a diss seemingly aimed at Yungblud.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The Lost Cause monuments are the still-visible presentation of this dis-ease of injured and ill-earned power in the body politic.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The lyric is a diss toward fellow rapper Bia, as the two have had their own feud that turned into an exchange of diss tracks.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
It probably wasn’t meant as a diss, but certainly came off as one.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Given the context, fans wondered if the detailed defecation scene was meant as a diss against Game of Thrones, and some viewers even took it as an insult.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
That’s no diss to the Kroenkes.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026
The undertaking might seem crazy to those who diss the fight game or have unfavorable reviews of the current administration.
—Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Back in 2011, Lil B hexed Kevin Durant after the basketball star dissed the Bay Area rapper’s music on Twitter.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Future has been featured on songs from both artists, some of which include disses at one another.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 May 2026
In the year since, both women have appeared to send subliminal messages about each other via their social media, but neither has outwardly dissed the other until this week, keeping it mostly professional.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Prowler-Miles disses his pronunciation of his last name.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Apr. 2026
The White House strongly dissed the Atlantic’s reporting (followed by unreporting) last week that Maher was the next in line for the 2026 prize that Conan O’Brien got last year and Kevin Hart picked up the year before that.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Getting dissed by the alt-weekly of record could be a hipster’s nightmare.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
Union supporters contend that the thousands of workers — despite different titles and job areas — face similar dis-empowerment in their day-to-day jobs.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Hart made the diss at his recent Netflix roast.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
After the song was released, social media users were quick to piece together a diss seemingly aimed at Yungblud.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The Lost Cause monuments are the still-visible presentation of this dis-ease of injured and ill-earned power in the body politic.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The lyric is a diss toward fellow rapper Bia, as the two have had their own feud that turned into an exchange of diss tracks.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
It probably wasn’t meant as a diss, but certainly came off as one.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Given the context, fans wondered if the detailed defecation scene was meant as a diss against Game of Thrones, and some viewers even took it as an insult.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
That’s no diss to the Kroenkes.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Much like his longstanding working relationships with BlocBoy JB and Sexyy Red, Tay Keith also had a similar footing with Drake, providing the soundscape for some of the 6 God’s slickest sneak disses.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026
The undertaking might seem crazy to those who diss the fight game or have unfavorable reviews of the current administration.
—Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Back in 2011, Lil B hexed Kevin Durant after the basketball star dissed the Bay Area rapper’s music on Twitter.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Future has been featured on songs from both artists, some of which include disses at one another.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 May 2026
In the year since, both women have appeared to send subliminal messages about each other via their social media, but neither has outwardly dissed the other until this week, keeping it mostly professional.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Prowler-Miles disses his pronunciation of his last name.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Apr. 2026
The White House strongly dissed the Atlantic’s reporting (followed by unreporting) last week that Maher was the next in line for the 2026 prize that Conan O’Brien got last year and Kevin Hart picked up the year before that.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Getting dissed by the alt-weekly of record could be a hipster’s nightmare.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dis
Noun
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Former Chair Jerome Powell for months was hit with insults when the Fed either didn't lower rates, or didn't lower them enough.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Turns out, this is a term of endearment, not an insult.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Now the removal or disrespect for women.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The idea is a partial and symbolic sharing, and the purpose is to break the link between hard work and disrespect.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Verb
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These days, sports gambling is legal in 39 states, accessible on your phone app in 30 and, in dozens of places, actually paying millions in sponsorship deals to the very college programs that disdain this kind of activity by their players.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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As was ever the case, the Babe returned fire, answering the heckles by mocking the Cubs players and disdaining their fans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The judge also dismissed a criminal charge related to possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine, according to Reuters and ABC News.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, citing new video evidence.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Qatari midfielder Assim Madibo was sent off for the offending tackle and appeared distraught before he was ejected.—
Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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At intervals John would shamble around the stage in a cruel parody of a disabled person, which in those days offended no one.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Draper contested the claims and denied all wrongdoing and criticized the Commission on Judicial Performance.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The image quickly spread on social media, where some fans criticized the pose as disrespectful while others defended Wembanyama, who is from France.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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That is said without the least bit of sarcasm.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The sarcasm-and-saga methodology is being applied to something that’s too thin to support it.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Love ‘em or hate ‘em, browse through six ultra-chic capri pants that start at just $25, below.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
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Everybody hates Israel because of this.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Dis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dis. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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