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
• disagreeableness
• abruptness
• bluntness
• crossness
• churlishness
• pretension
• brusqueness
• pretense
• vulgarity
• presumption
• curtness
• boorishness
• incorrectness
• unfitness
• crudeness
• caddishness
• gruffness
• sullenness
• clownishness
• crustiness
• inappropriateness
• loutishness
• unsuitability
• conceit
• 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

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

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

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

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

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