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Definitions

dis

[dees] / dis /
VERB
bad-mouth
Synonyms
WEAK
belittle criticize cut down to size disparage dump on find fault knock malign mudsling pan pooh pooh put down rap rip roast run down slam slander take a dig at take down a peg tear down tear to pieces
VERB
demean
Synonyms
STRONGEST
belittle debase degrade despise disparage
STRONG
abase contemn decry derogate descend detract lower pan scorn sink stoop
WEAK
bad-mouth bemean cast down cut down to size dump on knock down poor-mouth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admire approve elevate honor laud praise upgrade value
STRONG
compliment exalt increase rise
WEAK
boost enhance improve
VERB
denigrate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
besmirch defame disparage impugn slander vilify
STRONG
asperse blacken blister calumniate decry knock libel revile roast scandalize traduce
WEAK
bad mouth give black eye mudsling put down rip up run down tear down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approve commend compliment flatter praise
STRONG
laud
WEAK
boost cherish
VERB
deride
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disdain disparage mock ridicule scoff scorn taunt
STRONG
banter chaff contemn detract flout gibe jeer jolly kid knock pan pooh-pooh quiz rag rally razz rib roast slam sneer twit
WEAK
do a number on dump on laugh at lout put down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admire approve compliment flatter praise respect
WEAK
commend revere
VERB
disparage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
belittle decry defame degrade denigrate deride discredit dismiss malign ridicule scorn slander underrate vilify
STRONG
abuse chill deject demoralize deprecate depreciate derogate discourage disdain dishearten dispirit lower minimize pan rap roast scorch slam smear traduce underestimate undervalue
WEAK
cry down dispraise downcry dump on put down put hooks in run down sour grapes tear down write off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admire approve commend compliment exaggerate exalt flatter honor praise
STRONG
encourage esteem hearten increase inspirit laud maximize overestimate overrate raise respect
WEAK
sanction
VERB
gibe
Synonyms
STRONG
deride disrespect flout jeer mock scoff scorn sneer taunt
WEAK
make fun of poke fun at rank out
Antonyms
STRONG
compliment flatter praise respect
WEAK
admire commend laud
VERB
heckle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
badger bully embarrass hound interrupt pester rattle ridicule taunt tease
STRONG
bait bother chivy discomfit disconcert disrupt disturb faze gibe plague ride torment worry
WEAK
shout at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
leave alone please praise
STRONG
aid arrange calm comfort help organize reassure soothe
WEAK
encourage promote support

Example Sentences

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When Ghostface dismisses Gale as “an old irrelevant hag,” there’s no way of telling if that Gen Z dis is a hint, a feint or a mistake.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

"I guess I jest gwyne set dese old bones down on dis heah porch and watch out for dat noise 'gin" says Jim.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024

Be nice to yu turkeys dis christmas Cos’ turkeys just wanna hav fun Turkeys are cool, turkeys are wicked An every turkey has a Mum.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2023

I’ve heard every dis of Maria imaginable since falling in love with her.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2023

“Listen, mama, soon as Ah git over dis lil cuttin’ scrape, we goin-tuh do somethin’ crazy.”

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.