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
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
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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The disparagement made Knausgaard drop writing for a good ten years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Stalcup sued Richards for misappropriation of trade secrets and business disparagement.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Anything less than the Broncos doing the same would be disrespecting Reid, wouldn’t it?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, films perceived as disrespecting Hindu traditions have faced severe consequences.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Dec. 2025
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Acknowledging effort and complexity, rather than dismissing them, fosters engagement and improves problem-solving.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Federal judge rules in Simplot’s favor In late December, Winmill issued an order granting the company’s request for a summary judgment and dismissing all of Skidmore and Dance’s claims.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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Despite his mediator role, Rodríguez is also known for his explosive temperament, lashing out in Congress and publicly threatening and insulting members of the opposition.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Jan. 2026
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That doesn't mean your comment can't be casual or in your own words, but the council will almost always bar people from swearing or insulting others.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
30 Dec. 2025
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This third point is particularly important when there is an outspoken founder in the wings like Chip Wilson who has been publicly criticizing board decisions.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Since a shooting by an ICE agent in Minnesota killed a woman earlier this week, Martina Navratilova has shared dozens of X posts criticizing him and others in ICE.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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And cornerback Mike Jackson, who had four pass breakups and an interception in the playoff game, dismissed criticism of Evero’s play-calling on the defense’s final drive.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The couple, who did not grow up knowing one another because of estrangements in their families, faced criticism from both sets of parents for the union.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Misogyny, Manne argues, is often less about hating women outright than about policing and punishing their behavior.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2026
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Despite hating running more than anything, Poppy bolts after him.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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That pattern — local districts rejecting or minimizing antisemitism complaints, followed by state reversals and orders to change course — appears again and again across the Bay Area in California Department of Education documents obtained by Bay Area News Group.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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This higher specific impulse could dramatically reduce transit times to Mars, minimizing astronauts’ exposure to microgravity and cosmic radiation, both of which pose health risks over long periods.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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