Synonyms of dis

dis 1 of 2

noun

variants also diss

slang

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insult
• sarcasm
• outrage
• indignity
• affront
• slight
• name
• barb
• slap
• epithet
• slur
• offense
• attack
• dart
• personality
• disgrace
• poke
• dig
• brickbat
• gird
• cut
• taunt
• gibe
• shame
• criticism
• mock
• abuse
• sneer
• put-down
• jeer
• vituperation
• dishonor
• disapproval
• quip
• invective
• swipe
• opprobrium
• catcall
• torture
• knock
• torment
• slam

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliment
• praise
• commendation
• applause
• acclaim
• accolade
• flattery
• adulation

2

as in disrespect

rude behavior

the refs can penalize a player for any dis on the field

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrespect
• disrespectfulness
• rudeness
• arrogance
• impudence
• insolence
• inconsiderateness
• discourtesy
• impertinence
• inconsideration
• impoliteness
• incivility
• impertinency
• ungraciousness
• audacity
• discourteousness
• boldness
• forwardness
• brashness
• sauciness
• shamelessness
• abruptness
• bluntness
• disagreeableness
• churlishness
• crossness
• brusqueness
• presumption
• vulgarity
• curtness
• boorishness
• unfitness
• crudeness
• caddishness
• pretension
• incorrectness
• pretense
• sullenness
• gruffness
• clownishness
• crustiness
• loutishness
• conceit
• inappropriateness
• unsuitability
• grumpiness
• surliness
• brassiness
• crabbedness
• sharpness
• impropriety
• pretentiousness
• indecency
• conceitedness
• improperness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• consideration
• politeness
• courtesy
• humility
• deference
• gentility
• thoughtfulness
• considerateness
• civility
• graciousness
• modesty
• meekness
• politesse
• goodness
• correctness
• propriety
• suitability
• appropriateness
• fitness
• respectability
• submissiveness
• acceptability
• genteelness
• decency
• cordiality
• rightness
• geniality
• hospitality
• friendliness
• grace
• respectfulness
• kindness
• affability
• suitableness
• dutifulness
• decorousness
• gracefulness
• seemliness
• respectableness
• felicitousness

dis

2 of 2

verb

ˈdis 

variants also diss

slang

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disdain
• hate
• disrespect
• despise
• contemn
• walk over
• scorn
• sniff (at)
• snub
• look down (on or upon)
• sneeze at
• slight
• scout
• snoot
• high-hat
• thumb one's nose (at)
• detest
• look down one's nose (at)
• abhor
• loathe
• abominate
• disparage
• belittle
• execrate
• deprecate
• deplore
• discountenance
• disapprove (of)
• frown (on or upon)
• disfavor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• honor
• respect
• treasure
• prize
• value
• cherish
• admire
• esteem
• accept
• approve (of)
• care (for)
• appreciate
• revere
• worship
• subscribe (to)
• favor
• countenance
• lionize
• OK
• venerate
• hallow

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismiss
• minimize
• diminish
• criticize
• derogate
• denigrate
• run down
• decry
• disparage
• discount
• talk down
• belittle
• deprecate
• play down
• denounce
• write off
• dump on
• dislike
• cry down
• condemn
• depreciate
• put down
• trash
• kiss off
• scold
• bad-mouth
• poor-mouth
• discredit
• vilipend
• trash-talk
• abuse
• disapprove (of)
• malign
• disgrace
• censure
• discommend
• slur
• slander
• rip
• traduce
• vilify
• defame
• asperse
• reprobate
• reprehend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praise
• exalt
• applaud
• approve
• magnify
• extol
• glorify
• endorse
• favor
• sanction
• recommend
• laud
• countenance
• acclaim
• commend
• compliment
• eulogize

3

as in to insult

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in

are you dissing me?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insult
• offend
• outrage
• wound
• disrespect
• taunt
• affront
• disturb
• slight
• slap
• upset
• hurt
• displease
• trouble
• mock
• pain
• distress
• snub
• ridicule
• malign
• revile
• disparage
• jeer
• torment
• cut
• libel
• oppress
• slur
• torture
• slander
• miff
• smear
• defame
• sneer (at)
• persecute

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• hail
• applaud
• commend
• acclaim
• praise
• compliment
• honor
• eulogize
• flatter
• please
• exalt
• satisfy
• gratify
• glorify
• delight
• adulate
• sweet-talk

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticize
• blame
• denounce
• condemn
• fault
• knock
• attack
• pan
• slam
• deplore
• find fault (with)
• slag
• censure
• tweak
• complain
• come down hard (on)
• slash
• kick
• reprehend
• dispraise
• lash
• assail
• blast
• take to task
• bitch
• mutter
• admonish
• cavil
• scold
• nick (at)
• beef
• chide
• murmur
• whine
• deride
• clobber
• snipe (at)
• moan
• grumble
• skewer
• gripe
• upbraid
• decry
• disparage
• berate
• grouse
• reproach
• crucify
• rebuke
• growl
• belittle
• crab
• flay
• quibble
• reprimand
• carp
• reprove
• keelhaul
• bellyache
• castigate
• excoriate
• kvetch
• croak
• pillory
• hammer
• put down
• fuss
• drub
• niggle
• lambaste
• discommend
• gibbet
• bad-mouth

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praise
• approve
• commend
• endorse
• laud
• recommend
• extol
• sanction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dis

Noun

The video is, to some extent, a sign of how quickly AI is evolving and how fast viewers are getting accustomed to its wonders that the chapter is being met with a collective diss and shrug. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

Lamar played the song, a dis track against fellow rapper Drake, during the halftime show in 2025. — Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026

Partisans of the Ellroy and Penzler definition probably wouldn’t say so, except perhaps as a diss, proof of a contemporary inability to face misery without slapping on some good cheer at the end. — Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026

Her monologue manages to be both a dis to her mother and to the city that gifted her so much success. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

The repetitive melody leaves room for every diss, boast, or threat from the rap duo to be heard loud and clear. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 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

Verb

Like a lot of his contemporaries, Skino’s raps depend on rhythmic stasis and the context and fervor of his disses more than his ability to assemble a rhyme scheme or a clever punchline. — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026

The Bardi Gang got a kick out of Cardi subliminally dissing an opp with a lacerating bar. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026

Kaepernick responded as part of an extensive interview with NBC News after Jay-Z dissed the athlete during a recent concert. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

But a Sato signing could erase Yamamoto’s dissing for the Phillies while being their best fall-back option to replace Bohm – especially after what’s happened to top prospect Aidan Miller. — Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

What happened to everyone who once dissed me for being a Knicks fan? — The Learning Network, New York Times, 24 June 2026

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

While headlining Spain's O Son do Camiño music festival in Santiago de Compostela on Thursday, June 18, the 41-year-old pop star showed some love for her boyfriend, Justin Trudeau, while playfully dissing a few of her exes. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 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