1
as in disdains
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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as in dismisses
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 insults
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
are you dissing me?
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as in criticizes
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 disses
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.
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Future has been featured on songs from both artists, some of which include disses at one another.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Prowler-Miles disses his pronunciation of his last name.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Apr. 2026
The public’s disses seem to have stung as much as Kendrick’s five-song smackdown.
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Zoe Guy,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
The easy chill with which Bad Bunny was dropping disses without seeming to drop disses became even more apparent when it was taken with the other vision, the MAGA vision.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 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
Prowler-Miles disses his pronunciation of his last name.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Apr. 2026
The public’s disses seem to have stung as much as Kendrick’s five-song smackdown.
—
Zoe Guy,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
The easy chill with which Bad Bunny was dropping disses without seeming to drop disses became even more apparent when it was taken with the other vision, the MAGA vision.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disses
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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.
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White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.
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De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
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Bisignano dismisses the criticism.
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Ohm quickly insults nearly every employee at this small hotel within moments of meeting them, except for the young, pretty bartender, Fiona (Florence Ordesh).
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Saariaho never once loses control of momentum and never insults her own tastefulness.
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The couple has been targeted by a group called Boycott Divest Zabludowicz, which criticizes them for supporting a pro-Israel lobby.
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That letter, referenced in the Brandeis Center complaint, criticizes the APA for failing to discipline a former division president, Lara Sheehi, for various incendiary comments about Zionism.
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This is especially problematic when people do so in a way that disrespects, stereotypes or materially harms the original culture.
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Cutting short the New York Health Act is a shame and disrespects our elders, let alone others with disabilities.
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This minimizes risks to do with data breaches and unauthorized access.
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This helps support the weight of the lights and minimizes drooping.
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But something about this circus just offends me on a spiritual level.
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And if that notion offends you, stay home and watch on television, and turn your man caves into casinos.
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The nonprofit blames the lack of progress on government red tape and diminishing federal funding to provide subsidies and incentives.
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Industry, like tobacco companies, turns a blind eye to the problem, continues its mass production to achieve maximum profit and blames the consumer for bad choices.
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“Disses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disses. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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