1
as in disrespected
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 dismissed
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 insulted
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
are you dissing me?
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4
as in criticized
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 Synonyms for dissed
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Angry Wave Sumrall suggested that Northwestern disrespected New Orleans when the Wildcats declined the Green Wave’s request to wear all-white uniforms without logos, like the 2005 Tulane team did in its first game after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina.—
Brett Martel,
Chicago Tribune,
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The shooting came shortly after the rapper recorded a video for a song that disrespected Big Jook’s music producer brother, Yo Gotti.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Miami’s cartophile Argentine defender Tomas Aviles saw his second yellow of the night after pulling back Toklomati and was dismissed in the 79th minute, leaving Messi and his teammates down a man for the final stages.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Fletcher, who was considered a strong contender for a state Senate seat in March 2023 when Figueroa filed her complaint, spoke publicly Friday about the allegations one month after a judge dismissed it.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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At the 1995 Source Awards, Knight touted Shakur’s move to Death Row and insulted Combs, who often performed alongside Bad Boy artists.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Trump has insulted both men about their weight.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The two criticized a number of countries, including France, Canada, Australia and others that are set to recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly this month.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Although another wrinkle in this saga, Kuminga's relationship with head coach Steve Kerr, has been criticized by the greater basketball world, Charania and Slater reported that there is no longer a rift.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Even if military victory in the conventional sense remains uncertain, Russia has been diminished in ways that extend far beyond the battlefield.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The result can mean fatigue, irritability and diminished mental focus for the individual tasked with working in the heat.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Others were offended by the variety of items in the dish.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The novel, published to immediate controversy in India—an obscenity suit was filed over its portrayal of an intercaste romance—offended her Syrian Christian kin, who grumbled about misrepresentation.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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During that interview, Luchin, a distinguished Italian chef known for his expertise in regional cuisine and the former owner of Ottavio restaurant in Walnut Creek, blamed financial struggles after his establishment closed in 2016.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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According to Altman, the most difficult issue the company is grappling with recently is how ChatGPT approaches suicide, in light of a lawsuit from a family who blamed the chatbot for their teenage son's suicide.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Young people loved Charlie, and young people hated Charlie, and Charlie went into those places anyway, and these are the words that have helped me.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Uncle Buck star hated that scene.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Dissed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissed. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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