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1
as in outrage
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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also diss
1
as in to disrespect
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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as in to offend
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
Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 29 July 2017
Thinking about this some more, this is kind of a dis.
—Armando Salguero, miamiherald, 9 May 2017
Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Ian has seemingly responded to Tyler, The Creator after the Grammy-winning rapper subliminally dissed him during an interview with Maverick Carter last year.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
So did secure borders (Ron and Don) and tariffs (Don) and dissing Canada (Don and Ron).
—Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
On the latter track, Cole addressed his divisive decision to apologize for dissing Kendrick Lamar and step away from a brewing rap battle with the GNX rapper.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
That’s no small feat considering that many critics dissed the movie.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
The 57-year-old media personality called out Serena Williams for joining Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show performance to diss Drake, and her husband Alexis Ohanian ethered him online.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Don’t diss your teammates today.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Cookie Monster came out first but was unceremoniously dissed by our grandson, who excitedly pointed to Elmo behind him and, with a big grin, happily snuggled himself into Elmo’s open arms.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
At 45, Shaquille O'Neal has moved beyond rattling rims, but not beyond an old-school diss track.
—Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 29 July 2017
Thinking about this some more, this is kind of a dis.
—Armando Salguero, miamiherald, 9 May 2017
Verb
Anthony Mackie recently revealed that Eminem was dissing him in real life, not his character Papa Doc, in the scene.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Ian has seemingly responded to Tyler, The Creator after the Grammy-winning rapper subliminally dissed him during an interview with Maverick Carter last year.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
So did secure borders (Ron and Don) and tariffs (Don) and dissing Canada (Don and Ron).
—Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
On the latter track, Cole addressed his divisive decision to apologize for dissing Kendrick Lamar and step away from a brewing rap battle with the GNX rapper.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
That’s no small feat considering that many critics dissed the movie.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
The 57-year-old media personality called out Serena Williams for joining Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show performance to diss Drake, and her husband Alexis Ohanian ethered him online.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Don’t diss your teammates today.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Cookie Monster came out first but was unceremoniously dissed by our grandson, who excitedly pointed to Elmo behind him and, with a big grin, happily snuggled himself into Elmo’s open arms.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dis
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The abuses have sparked outrage and fear among South Sudanese nationals and marginalized groups in Khartoum, seen as having ties to RSF, who have recruited mercenaries from South Sudan.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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The deaths sparked outrage and consumed social media for months as the case unfolded.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Recognizing when jokes mask disrespect is not about becoming overly cautious or humorless, but about ensuring that laughter contributes to connection, rather than corrosion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Our child's protest isn't a sign of disrespect or defiance.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While Monty loves to run around in the rain, Sam hates getting wet, avoiding the water at all costs.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Aside: Her daughters, when young, hated when the former Vogue fashion editor reached for leggings.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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When Trump left the presidency in 2021, the court dismissed the case as moot, leaving the constitutional provision largely untested and unresolved.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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The announcement comes after a jury candidate was dismissed on the first day of Combs' trial due to her connection to the publishing company.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Kaplan, the keeper of the NFLPA arbitration process, was clearly offended by France’s conduct.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The offending employees were moved to different cottages.—
Jeff Mcdonald,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
Verb
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As a cardinal, Robert Prevost didn’t hesitate to criticize the Trump administration when necessary.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The late pope criticized both laissez-faire capitalism and state-centric socialism, giving shape to a distinctly Catholic vein of economic teaching.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Noun
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On the other end of the spectrum, wellness culture is crowded with personalities and products claiming to have the answers.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Obviously, there was a stellar cast with big personalities.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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After several years marked by scouting and signing top prospects, Baltimore bounced from the bottom to the top, winning 101 games in 2023 for a .623 winning percentage.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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One wrestler from the Truman girl’s team now wrestles at Columbia and Ms. Randall visits tournaments and practices in the city to scout more recruits.—
Corey Kilgannon,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Dis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dis. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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