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- [dees]
- /dis/
- /ˈdɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dees]
- /dis/
Definitions of dis word
- noun plural dis lady; woman. 1
- noun plural dis female deity, especially one promoting fertility: often used as a suffix on names: Freydis; Hjordis; Thordis. 1
- verb with object dis to show disrespect for; affront. 1
- verb with object dis to disparage; belittle. 1
- noun dis a female given name, form of Diana. 1
- noun dis Disrespectful talk. 1
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Parts of speech for Dis
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adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
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dis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dis usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dis
verb dis
- belittle — If you belittle someone or something, you say or imply that they are unimportant or not very good.
- criticize — If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them.
- disparage — to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners.
- knock — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- malign — to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man.
Antonyms for dis
verb dis
- admire — If you admire someone or something, you like and respect them very much.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
- upgrade — an incline going up in the direction of movement.
Top questions with dis
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