dis 1 of 2

noun

variants also diss
Definition of disnext
slang
1
as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings don't take it wrong—I don't mean it as a dis

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2
as in disrespect
rude behavior the refs can penalize a player for any dis on the field

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dis

2 of 2

verb

ˈdis How to pronounce dis (audio)
variants also diss
slang
1
as in to disdain
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 to dismiss
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 to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in are you dissing me?

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4
as in to criticize
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 dis
Noun
The lyric is a diss toward fellow rapper Bia, as the two have had their own feud that turned into an exchange of diss tracks. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026 After the song was released, social media users were quick to piece together a diss seemingly aimed at Yungblud. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Back in 2011, Lil B hexed Kevin Durant after the basketball star dissed the Bay Area rapper’s music on Twitter. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026 The White House strongly dissed the Atlantic’s reporting (followed by unreporting) last week that Maher was the next in line for the 2026 prize that Conan O’Brien got last year and Kevin Hart picked up the year before that. — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dis
  1. insult
  2. disrespect
  3. disdain
  4. dismiss
  5. offend
  6. criticize
  7. sarcasm
  8. hate
Noun
  • According to Spell and members of his congregation, the man had a history of verbally harassing them with threats, insults and racial slurs.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Michael Lind, the writer and New America co-founder, argues in Commonplace, the magazine of Oren Cass’s American Compass, that a decent wage and a safety net should be enough, and that handing workers a stake in capital insults the dignity of their labor.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of insult
Noun
  • No disrespect to Meredith Marks, of course, but this Bravo DJ epidemic has gotten out of control.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 July 2026
  • Managers frequently mistake flexibility for a weak work ethic, mental health discussions for fragility, transparency for disrespect, and feedback requests for neediness.
    — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of disrespect
Verb
  • The title character disdains the common folk, and the play’s complicated political discussion and harsh, jagged poetry aren’t what most picnicking playgoers are after.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Raised in a household of voracious readers in suburban Philadelphia, her father a professor of Spanish at the University of Pennsylvania and her mother having worked for magazines, Sebold disdained the university’s frat culture.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026
Definition of disdain
Verb
  • In April, the Superior Court dismissed the three citations Hubbard received in May 2025 when no park ranger or city attorney appeared for the prosecution, his lawsuit states.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Freeney did not dismiss the business side of the arrangement.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of dismiss
Verb
  • The pro‑government newspaper Sabah said dozens of viewers were offended by jokes on religion and filed complaints, prompting the investigation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • The street preacher asks if someone could be cited if a transgender person is offended if they are misgendered by another person.
    — Emily Holshouser July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of offend
Verb
  • For all her talk of women as allies, Siebel Newsom portrays conservative women who criticize other women as dupes manipulated by MAGA leaders.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Last month, his ally Uthmeier declined to criticize the state party’s decision to limit the debate.
    — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of criticize
Noun
  • Bluth family at the show's center, while Howard narrated the action with plenty of sarcasm.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
  • Avoid using silence, sarcasm or strategic distance when direct language would resolve the issue faster.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of sarcasm
Verb
  • Lulu, an 80-pound Bernedoodle, hates Independence Day.
    — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 27 June 2026
  • Maybe that’s why so many on the Left seem to hate him so much.
    — Michael Zais, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
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“Dis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dis. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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