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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
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
Again, that was not a diss to any particular branch of the community.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 26 Dec. 2025
Vanity Fair photographer defends his work Both fans and detractors characterized the photos as being a diss intended to make the administration look bad.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Most artists probably wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of a diss from Eminem, but Lil Yachty wears it like a badge of honor.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
When prolonged, these emotions result in hypervigilance, creating a chronic state of fear, tension and dis-ease.
—Dr. Jacqueline A. Hart, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
What gives a good diss track its edge?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025
James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Since then, the video clip of ESPN dissing Jokić, who evolved into a seven-time NBA All-Star and an NBA Finals MVP, bubbles up on the internet each NBA season.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
This summer, after initially targeting Punch, the president of SZA’s label TDE, Minaj dissed SZA herself on X, mocking her physical appearance, questioning her level of success, and accusing her of manipulating charts with her release of Lana, the deluxe version of 2022’s SOS.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Minaj’s feud with Roc Nation dates back years, and she’s continued to diss Jay-Z and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
The seventh track on the new album has led to widespread speculation that Swift is dissing fellow pop star Charli xcx.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the truth is that Schaeffer will never publicly diss a player.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The public’s disses seem to have stung as much as Kendrick’s five-song smackdown.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Zoë Kravitz landed herself in one very awkward situation after accidentally dissing her Caught Stealing costar Austin Butler straight to his face.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Again, that was not a diss to any particular branch of the community.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 26 Dec. 2025
Vanity Fair photographer defends his work Both fans and detractors characterized the photos as being a diss intended to make the administration look bad.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Most artists probably wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of a diss from Eminem, but Lil Yachty wears it like a badge of honor.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
When prolonged, these emotions result in hypervigilance, creating a chronic state of fear, tension and dis-ease.
—Dr. Jacqueline A. Hart, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
What gives a good diss track its edge?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025
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In an interview with Time later in 2025, Williams denied that her appearance was designed to assist Lamar in dissing Drake.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Since then, the video clip of ESPN dissing Jokić, who evolved into a seven-time NBA All-Star and an NBA Finals MVP, bubbles up on the internet each NBA season.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
This summer, after initially targeting Punch, the president of SZA’s label TDE, Minaj dissed SZA herself on X, mocking her physical appearance, questioning her level of success, and accusing her of manipulating charts with her release of Lana, the deluxe version of 2022’s SOS.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Minaj’s feud with Roc Nation dates back years, and she’s continued to diss Jay-Z and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
The seventh track on the new album has led to widespread speculation that Swift is dissing fellow pop star Charli xcx.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the truth is that Schaeffer will never publicly diss a player.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The public’s disses seem to have stung as much as Kendrick’s five-song smackdown.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Zoë Kravitz landed herself in one very awkward situation after accidentally dissing her Caught Stealing costar Austin Butler straight to his face.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dis
Noun
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The final insult from State Farm came just hours after Karen Powers died, early on the morning of August 2, 2023.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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In an appearance on Fox News, the Trump-supporting singer bashed the choice of Bunny, saying the performance was an insult to the MAGA movement.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The stakes may differ, but the disrespect for local authority remains the same.—
Joshua Simmons,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Swedish disrespect is real.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.—
Robert Lloyd,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After days of deliberations, the House justice committee voted to dismiss the impeachment complaints filed by left-wing activists and a lawyer against Marcos.—
JIM GOMEZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Saab denied the allegations and appealed to have the charges dismissed on grounds of diplomatic immunity.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Northern publishers expurgated literary texts for fear of offending slaveholders; antislavery publications were barred from being mailed in the South.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Perpetually offended, safe spaces, censoring free speech, culture of victimhood.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Feb. 2026
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Public health experts also criticized the president for making unfounded claims about highly politicized health issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Trump has criticized the selection of Bad Bunny, and rock band Green Day, to perform at the Super Bowl.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, sitcoms like Friends marked a movement toward irony in comedy with its trademark tongue-in-cheek banter and sarcasm, Thompson explains.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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Eby quipped with her usual dry sarcasm.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Vonn tapped her toe into Act 2 and didn’t hate it.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Bias, hate and stalemate serves no one for very long.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Dis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dis. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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