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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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also diss
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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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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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
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
Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024
New face, who 'dis? Can be bribed with candy.
Bugs and hisses to my witches!
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 27 July 2023
Disruption may dis-regulate the clients.
—Alexander Ralph, Cincinnati.com, 9 June 2020
Not to dis the Silver Palate—because who would ever do that—but I’m pretty sure my pork tenderloin version is even better than the original.
—Ashley Mason, Bon Appetit, 9 Mar. 2017
Noun
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
During the 1995 Source Awards in New York City, Knight took a moment on stage to dis Diddy without calling him out by name.
—Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024
New face, who 'dis? Can be bribed with candy.
Bugs and hisses to my witches!
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 27 July 2023
Disruption may dis-regulate the clients.
—Alexander Ralph, Cincinnati.com, 9 June 2020
Not to dis the Silver Palate—because who would ever do that—but I’m pretty sure my pork tenderloin version is even better than the original.
—Ashley Mason, Bon Appetit, 9 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dis
Noun
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President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, responded to the viral video of actress and singer Selena Gomez expressing outrage over deportations on Monday.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The decision, tied to former President Donald Trump’s executive order dismantling DEI programs in federal agencies, sparked widespread outrage from historians, civil rights advocates and the public alike.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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His movie needs to pay the price for his disrespect.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Kaka Best Messi and R9 combined, there’s a lot of disrespect considering this guys proven track record.—
Sam Joseph,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Bath Time With Nervous Dogs Dogs are commonly known to hate baths.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Love it or hate it, February 14 is right around the corner.—
Erin Reimel,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But in October, 2023, Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar, whose office prosecutes crimes across the county, decided to drop charges after a motion to dismiss was filed by the defense.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The claims against the singer's production company, Taylor Swift Productions, Inc., have not been dismissed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Once benefits have been established, though, they cannot be denied or taken away from specific individuals in a manner that offends those individuals' rights to due process or equal protection, such as if specific individuals were denied benefits because of their race, religion, or national origin.—
Shane Croucher,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Why does that extremely violent scene offend me, and this other extremely violent scene in another film, by another director, justify its particulars?—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Legislative Democrats continue to criticize Lee's proposal for its lack of accountability measures, among other aspects.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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Trump used the signing ceremony as an opportunity to criticize Canada, with continuing negotiations between him and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau amid threats of 25% tariffs from both sides.—
Naomi Lim,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Spaces brimming with personality that feels intentional and curated, as opposed to chaotic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Uniquely is a Sacramento Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Sacramento area so special.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Within this, a key IFFR focus remains scouting and supporting filmmakers who may not be on the radar of more mainstream festivals.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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While the league was scouting event spaces during Super Bowl weekend, one of Jerk’s paintings came into view.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Dis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dis. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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