as in disparagement
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1
as in disrespecting
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 dismissing
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 insulting
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
are you dissing me?
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4
as in criticizing
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 dissing
Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
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
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
He might be better served by taking his own advice before dissing so many of his fellow rappers on publicly retrievable jail calls.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 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
Verb
The language allowed trash-taking sugar critics to be hauled into court, not only for dissing sugar, but for dissing how it is grown.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
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
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
He might be better served by taking his own advice before dissing so many of his fellow rappers on publicly retrievable jail calls.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 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 dissing
Noun
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And though Chalamet did not make such insults himself, his comments fit into this broader context of disparagement and dismissal.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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As February ended, some of the things coming out of the coaches’ mouths felt more like despair than disparagement.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chris does apologize for disrespecting Connor and for putting Bri in that situation.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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From disrespecting local customs and getting pickpocketed to forgetting to reapply sunscreen and overpacking, European tour guides have truly seen it all.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Haitian law also forbids dismissing workers for union activities.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ferguson took 3-16, dismissing Linde to end the innings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is insulting news outlets from the Pentagon press briefing podium.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Dumas’ characters were written to be clearly different from each other, constantly insulting each other affectionately.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Warning about the potential consequences of Skydance founder Ellison and his father, Oracle’s Larry Ellison, owning both CBS and CNN, Acosta’s remarks picked up on a placard quoting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week criticizing the media over its Iran war coverage.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Friedman pointed to instances of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top Pentagon officials criticizing news outlets in harsh terms.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Because the Duggars adhere to a fundamentalist fringe of evangelicalism, the liberal media are often quick to use the family’s failings as a cautionary tale about Christianity in general, and conservatives can be too quick to interpret criticism of the family as criticism of the church.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Rock criticism was unheard of back when writers like Christgau, Greil Marcus and Lester Bangs first started out, forming their own niche within a greater movement that came to be known as New Journalism.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That title goes to the government of messianic zealots, Arab-hating nationalists and anti-modern ultra-Orthodox Israelis put together by Netanyahu to keep himself in power.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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BrickHeadz are a little divisive, with Lego fans either loving or hating them.—
Kim Snaith,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Even the Spotted Stone bar gets in on the eco action, utilizing all ingredients and minimizing waste (lemon and lime skins are processed and used to make homemade syrups for cocktails, for example).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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The microbiome also benefits from aerobic exercise, reduced stress and consistent sleep, as well as minimizing antibiotics and even having a pet — especially a dog, Cryan says.—
Holly Haber,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Dissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissing. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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