dissing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of dissingnext
as in disparagement

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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

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2
as in dismissing
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 insulting
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in are you dissing me?

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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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissing
  1. dismissing
  2. criticizing
  3. criticism
  4. minimizing
  5. diminishing
  6. denouncing
  7. condemnation
  8. condemning
Verb
  • The issue of whether and how to change the Supreme Court is deeply polarizing along partisan lines, with many Democrats demanding change in recent years and most Republicans dismissing those demands as efforts to stop the court's shift to the right.
    Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • In late November, the team fired general manager Joe Douglas, just six weeks after dismissing head coach Robert Saleh.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Verb
  • Making it in Russia while criticizing Vladimir Putin?
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The words echo Delay, Deny, Defend, the title of a 2010 book criticizing the insurance industry.
    Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of criticizing
Noun
  • Some Israelis demand cease-fire deal, return of hostages Netanyahu faces mounting pressure and criticism from Israelis frustrated with the lack of a cease-fire deal to secure the release of the around 100 remaining hostages in Gaza as the war has raged for more than a year.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This requires you to put your ego aside and stay genuinely open to new ideas, concerns and even criticisms.
    Rhoan Morgan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of criticism
Verb
  • In addition to minimizing the effects of UV damage, this serum also features pumpkin ferment and pomegranate extract—both of which help to dissolve dead skin cells, thus reducing the appearance of pores, acne, and overall dullness.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Unlike traditional sprinklers, this system releases a fine mist of water droplets designed to extinguish flames while minimizing damage to the fragile wood and stone.
    Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of minimizing
Verb
  • Climate change exacerbates the threats with rising temperatures disrupting migration patterns and diminishing the availability of milkweed, the monarch caterpillar's essential food source.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some experts are wary that a new administration that is less focused on renewable energy could thwart some of solar’s growth by diminishing the IRA tax credits or imposing tariffs that could increase the cost of building solar panels.
    Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishing
Verb
  • Thousands have since taken to the streets, denouncing an assault on democracy.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott responded to a doctor's viral video denouncing a requirement for hospitals to collect immigrant patient data by appearing to threaten to withdraw funding.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of denouncing
Noun
  • Inside, 190 lawmakers succeeded in voting against the decree and Yoon was forced to lift martial law just six hours after announcing it, amid widespread condemnation.
    Ivan Watson, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The declaration followed Marcos Jr.'s signing of legislation clarifying his nation's maritime claims, a move that drew strong condemnation from Beijing.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of condemnation
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  • Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar are condemning Israel’s deployment into Golan Heights, a plateau about 40 miles southwest of Damascus.
    Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Immediately following the killing, in contrast to those condemning the murder, many on social media aired frustration and anger toward UnitedHealthcare and the private healthcare industry in general.
    James Factora, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
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