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

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

Verb

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