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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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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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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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Video of the incident quickly circulated online and sparked outrage, with family members and neighbors questioning why police did not do more to de-escalate the situation or use non-lethal weapons.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The National Parks Service has restored the original Harriet Tubman material featured on a webpage about the Underground Railroad after garnering outrage over its removal.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From today’s extended look, director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have delivered something that’s akin to a Top Gun with lots of riveting, cut-the-corner race scenes that outstrip those of James Mangold’s Ford v. Ferrari (no disrespect) and bromance camaraderie.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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Most commenters on the TSR post agreed that Yung Miami meant no disrespect and that Lizzo was being a little oversensitive.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sure, people use hats, coats and umbrellas to avoid rain, but that’s not to suggest it’s hated.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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The away end hated that decision, feeling that Bergvall was one of the few Spurs players to play with any energy, commitment and an idea of how to move the ball forward.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Griffin launched a legal challenge and on April 4, a three-judge panel of the North Carolina court of appeals ruled 2-1 that the state's elections board erred in dismissing Griffin's protests about invalid election ballots.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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In film school, games and anime aren’t celebrated, they’re dismissed.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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A lot of the time, the people on the stage or on the show, they’re not even offended.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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That clip became so prominent in part because, the same week, Barrett offended the Trump base.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Being heavily criticized is something that often comes with reaching high levels of fame, but Doja Cat has had enough of the twisted image that is being portrayed of her.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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One creative and former National Design Award winner, who has a work visa to be in the U.S., criticized the Trump administration, but declined to comment, due to his residency.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention, there’s a good dose of nostalgia thanks to a couple of pinball machines as well as an old-school Zoltar fortune-telling machine. Closer to our house, the East Brainerd location has a lot of the same decor but still manages to have a personality all its own.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to his website, Greenspan, an author, television personality, and co-founder of New School American Cheese, has received recognition for his work since the early 2000s.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Taking risks and scouting designers far afield is what makes Nemo special.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Berg, an Arizona native, was scouting out boutiques in Soho to buy clothing and fabrics for an upcoming theater project when Brunson allegedly attacked her.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Dis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dis. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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