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1
as in outrage
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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1
as in to disrespect
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 offend
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
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Lana Del Rey’s latest song has been interpreted by fans as a diss against Ethel Cain, sparking rumors of a feud between the two singers.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Jennings concluded the diss by addressing Long directly.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
At 45, Shaquille O'Neal has moved beyond rattling rims, but not beyond an old-school diss track.
—Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 29 July 2017
Thinking about this some more, this is kind of a dis.
—Armando Salguero, miamiherald, 9 May 2017
Angel Diaz, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
The public’s disses seem to have stung as much as Kendrick’s five-song smackdown.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 4 Sep. 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
Anthony Mackie recently revealed that Eminem was dissing him in real life, not his character Papa Doc, in the scene.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025
So did secure borders (Ron and Don) and tariffs (Don) and dissing Canada (Don and Ron).
—Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
That’s no small feat considering that many critics dissed the movie.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Don’t diss your teammates today.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
The diss was widely panned, and the beef seemingly fizzled out.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Lana Del Rey’s latest song has been interpreted by fans as a diss against Ethel Cain, sparking rumors of a feud between the two singers.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Jennings concluded the diss by addressing Long directly.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
At 45, Shaquille O'Neal has moved beyond rattling rims, but not beyond an old-school diss track.
—Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 29 July 2017
Thinking about this some more, this is kind of a dis.
—Armando Salguero, miamiherald, 9 May 2017
Verb
Not saying that somebody need to diss him or competition.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
The public’s disses seem to have stung as much as Kendrick’s five-song smackdown.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 4 Sep. 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
Anthony Mackie recently revealed that Eminem was dissing him in real life, not his character Papa Doc, in the scene.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025
So did secure borders (Ron and Don) and tariffs (Don) and dissing Canada (Don and Ron).
—Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
That’s no small feat considering that many critics dissed the movie.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Don’t diss your teammates today.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dis
Noun
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The racially motivated attack, carried out by members of the Ku Klux Klan, intensified national outrage and was a catalyst for major civil rights advancements.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The company also cut coverage in many vulnerable parts of the state, sparking outrage when homeowners who had just faced a nonrenewal were then hit by the January wildfires around Los Angeles County.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This was an audience of almost 500 students and zero disrespect.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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They've been taught, implicitly or explicitly, that disagreement equals disrespect.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now, the goalposts have been moved again, reinforcing that the entire game now is just the endless pursuit of a light level, something fans have hated so much in Destiny it was reduced or even removed in the past.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In fact, it is made the show less funny, less interesting, and symptomatic of a larger trend where the award show hates itself for no particular reason.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This adds to anticipation over whether the judge will decide that the case can proceed in Delaware and if dismissed, will the Macrons appeal or refile elsewhere.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In court filings, Burnell has argued the council lacks the legal basis to sue and asked for the claims to be dismissed.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When arthritis pain flares up, the area around the offending joint becomes inflamed and slightly acidic.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unlike the common perception that assault requires hitting or causing injury, the law says even an act meant only to offend, like spitting, can be enough to trigger a charge.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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More generally, the Nepalese public criticized the government’s measures disproportionate impact on ordinary users.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, Republicans on Sunday criticized some Democrats, suggesting language used by them contributed to Kirk's killing, claims that Democrats rejected.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So the personalities are different but the core motivations and attributes are there for all naval aviators.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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On the streamer’s biggest hit, Game Changer, a competition show in which the premise changes every episode, Wysocki has managed to nurture intense parasocial bonds with Dropout’s fans by showcasing his personality as a chillass wandering spirit.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Steven Scheid, director of the United Methodists’ Center for Scouting Ministries, sees some upsides for scouting after its previous difficulties.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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At Oktoberfest, you must be seated to quaff your ale, so start table scouting early.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Dis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dis. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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