DISSING Synonyms: 262 Similar and Opposite Words

dissing 1 of 2

noun

as in disparagement

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dissing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of dis, slang

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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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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as in insulting

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in are you dissing me?

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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

Verb

But a Sato signing could erase Yamamoto’s dissing for the Phillies while being their best fall-back option to replace Bohm – especially after what’s happened to top prospect Aidan Miller. — Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 While headlining Spain's O Son do Camiño music festival in Santiago de Compostela on Thursday, June 18, the 41-year-old pop star showed some love for her boyfriend, Justin Trudeau, while playfully dissing a few of her exes. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 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

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Iamaleava could have allowed the disparagement to compound, but the starting signal-caller is using it as fuel for a 2026 season where many have the Bruins painted as a potential dark horse.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Her mother, meanwhile, is backed up by her second husband (Kwon), a mild-mannered documentary filmmaker whose profession gives his wife yet more ammunition in her smiling disparagement of Sanghee.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of disparagement

Verb

Oakley and Dolan have long feuded, with Oakley accusing Dolan of treating him less favorably than other Knicks legends, including by not providing him complimentary tickets and allegedly disrespecting him in other ways.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026
The leak itself received a mountain of backlash from industry professionals, animators and others for disrespecting the years of work put into crafting the film.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of disrespecting

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Without billions in funding and a stadium site, the rest is flowery prose, but there is no sense in dismissing any potential bidder a year or two before the bidding opens.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
While speaking with Entertainment Weekly in September 2026, Mirren praised working with Brosnan and Hardy, dismissing rumors of tension on set with the latter.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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Trump has also lashed out at individual reporters in person or over social media, sometimes in strikingly personal terms -- insulting them in briefings, or in his recent speech at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Griffin brought up the moment as the cohosts discussed Andy Cohen apologizing for previously insulting Dancing With the Stars performer Julia Stiles, who called the Watch What Happens Live host out on DWTS earlier this week.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of insulting

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The case drew national attention and became racially charged, with supporters of Anthony criticizing the lack of Black jurors and calling for his acquittal, while supporters of the Metcalf family gathered outside the courthouse seeking justice.

— James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
The contest’s website has been flooded with memes and pro-Palestine messages criticizing Sheeran.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of criticizing

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The remarks drew criticism from some Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, including the Israeli-American Council, which called for Macklemore to be removed from the tour.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
The loss aggravated criticism of quarterback Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ lack of protection for him.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of criticism

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Out of 132 mentions of the trend, 125 were negative, with many comments not hating on the color beige, but making everything in a space the same neutral hue.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
Alice King Sacramento Hated rival Glad to hear the new San Diego Padres owner is a longtime Yankees fan, therefore hating the Dodgers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of hating

Verb

The campaign also places particular emphasis on technologies capable of defeating drones while minimizing collateral damage.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
In context of supination, this means minimizing the possibility of injuries; doling out a smoother, plusher ride; and kicking underpronation’s common side effects (think plantar fasciitis, ankle pain, and shin splints) to the curb.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026