disses

verb

Definition of dissesnext
present tense third-person singular of dis, slang
1
as in disdains
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 dismisses
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 insults
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in are you dissing me?

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4
as in criticizes
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 Synonyms for disses
  1. criticizes
  2. minimizes
  3. hates
  4. diminishes
  5. denounces
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  • In the document, Mangione criticizes the growing market capitalization of companies like UnitedHealthcare, pointing out that while their profits have surged, American life expectancy has stagnated.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • When Viola criticizes how lazy the kids are and hilarity ensues when tasked with cooking Thanksgiving dinner.
    Allison Sadlier, EW.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of criticizes
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  • Honest, consistent communication fosters alignment among stakeholders, enhances decision-making, and minimizes misunderstandings that can derail progress.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Made entirely from extruded aluminum, the design minimizes diffraction and maximizes strength by being built around the largest single-piece extrusion Magico has ever produced.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of minimizes
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  • The set of four is perfect for your pal who loves hosting and hates water rings left on coffee tables.
    Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Well, that's because the anti-vaxxer Georgescu, who says he's met aliens and denies the moon landing took place, hates NATO and the European Union in addition to his fanboying of Putin.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of hates
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  • The cancellation of the Pixel Tablet 2 diminishes that commitment.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, these two grains will likely spike at some point as supply diminishes and demand remains steady.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishes
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  • In hearing this, Cardinal Lawrence then denounces one of the cardinals lying to the others.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
  • In a separate filing, Brooks denounces Roe's legal team for naming him in her California lawsuit before the Mississippi court could rule whether to allow Brooks to continue the case with a pseudonym.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of denounces
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