Synonyms of dissing

dissing 1 of 2

noun

as in disparagement

Related Words

• disparagement
• criticism
• depreciation
• condemnation
• belittlement
• denunciation
• castigation
• censure
• abuse
• excoriation
• deprecation
• rebuke
• berating
• reprimand
• lecture
• revilement
• reproof
• lashing
• sermon
• attack
• invective
• vituperation
• lambasting
• admonition
• admonishment
• reproach
• assault
• tirade
• execration
• chewing out
• diatribe
• tongue-lashing
• harangue
• jeremiad
• rant
• philippic
• broadside

Dissimilar Words

• tribute
• praise
• eulogy
• encomium
• panegyric
• honor
• homage
• citation
• approval
• rhapsody
• acclaim
• endorsement
• acclamation
• sanction
• accolade
• blessing
• commendation
• ovation
• rave
• plaudit

dissing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of dis, slang

1

as in disrespecting

to show contempt for

don't you go dissing somebody just because you've got a few more dollars than they do

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrespecting
• hating
• disdaining
• despising
• snubbing
• scorning
• looking down (on or upon)
• walking over
• sniffing (at)
• contemning
• snooting
• slighting
• scouting
• disparaging
• belittling
• sneezing at
• detesting
• high-hatting
• abhorring
• thumbing one's nose (at)
• loathing
• deploring
• looking down one's nose (at)
• execrating
• deprecating
• abominating
• frowning (on or upon)
• disapproving (of)
• disfavoring
• discountenancing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respecting
• honoring
• valuing
• admiring
• cherishing
• treasuring
• prizing
• worshipping
• revering
• esteeming
• favoring
• accepting
• lionizing
• venerating
• appreciating
• approving (of)
• subscribing (to)
• countenancing
• caring (for)
• hallowing
• OK'ing

2

as in dismissing

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

a DJ who has dissed every album that artist has put out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissing
• minimizing
• criticizing
• diminishing
• denigrating
• disparaging
• belittling
• discounting
• decrying
• derogating
• denouncing
• trashing
• bad-mouthing
• condemning
• running down
• deprecating
• depreciating
• talking down
• disliking
• dumping on
• trash-talking
• playing down
• writing off
• crying down
• scolding
• discrediting
• poor-mouthing
• vilipending
• putting down
• kissing off
• abusing
• slandering
• maligning
• vilifying
• ripping
• defaming
• disgracing
• censuring
• disapproving (of)
• traducing
• discommending
• slurring
• reprehending
• reprobating
• aspersing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praising
• applauding
• extolling
• approving
• endorsing
• recommending
• exalting
• favoring
• glorifying
• magnifying
• lauding
• sanctioning
• acclaiming
• commending
• complimenting
• countenancing
• eulogizing

3

as in insulting

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in

are you dissing me?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insulting
• offending
• outraging
• disrespecting
• slapping
• taunting
• slighting
• wounding
• affronting
• mocking
• hurting
• upsetting
• displeasing
• disturbing
• ridiculing
• troubling
• snubbing
• disparaging
• slandering
• maligning
• distressing
• jeering
• torturing
• reviling
• tormenting
• defaming
• cutting
• smearing
• libeling
• oppressing
• persecuting
• paining
• slurring
• sneering (at)
• miffing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• praising
• applauding
• hailing
• commending
• acclaiming
• complimenting
• eulogizing
• honoring
• flattering
• exalting
• glorifying
• gratifying
• pleasing
• satisfying
• adulating
• delighting
• sweet-talking

4

as in criticizing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticizing
• blaming
• denouncing
• condemning
• faulting
• knocking
• attacking
• slamming
• slagging
• tweaking
• scolding
• panning
• censuring
• complaining
• finding fault (with)
• kicking
• slashing
• blasting
• lashing
• dispraising
• coming down hard (on)
• reprehending
• admonishing
• taking to task
• assailing
• chiding
• whining
• skewering
• bitching
• muttering
• berating
• beefing
• deriding
• clobbering
• disparaging
• belittling
• murmuring
• grumbling
• moaning
• reprimanding
• carping
• bellyaching
• griping
• grousing
• lambasting
• crucifying
• quibbling
• castigating
• upbraiding
• growling
• sniping (at)
• decrying
• rebuking
• excoriating
• nicking (at)
• reproaching
• crabbing
• flaying
• niggling
• bad-mouthing
• pillorying
• kvetching
• caviling
• hammering
• reproving
• drubbing
• croaking
• fussing
• keelhauling
• gibbeting
• discommending
• putting down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praising
• extolling
• approving
• recommending
• endorsing
• commending
• lauding
• sanctioning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dissing

Verb

The language allowed trash-taking sugar critics to be hauled into court, not only for dissing sugar, but for dissing how it is grown. —Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026

In an interview with Time later in 2025, Williams denied that her appearance was designed to assist Lamar in dissing Drake. —James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026

Since then, the video clip of ESPN dissing Jokić, who evolved into a seven-time NBA All-Star and an NBA Finals MVP, bubbles up on the internet each NBA season. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025

The seventh track on the new album has led to widespread speculation that Swift is dissing fellow pop star Charli xcx. —Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Oct. 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