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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The new chief executive at Disney DIS -0.82%decrease; red down pointing triangle on Wednesday laid out his long-term vision for the company, centered on using technology to reach consumers and increase profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Nelson Peltz, two years removed from fighting for board seats at Walt Disney DIS 0.15%increase; green up pointing triangle , threw a fresh zinger at Bob Iger and his CEO succession plan on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Disney DIS 1.50%increase; green up pointing triangle executives thought they had made an amazing deal: a partially built cruise ship that its bankrupt owner was willing to unload for just $40 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Entertainment companies and developers are rushing to create a high-end middle market for out-of-home entertainment—something more exciting than minigolf, but less encompassing and daunting than Walt Disney DIS -0.80%decrease; red down pointing triangle World.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

“In other words, DIS is demonstrably cheaper,” Cahall wrote.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

dis

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