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Term: dis

Description:

Dis, a versatile term, can be used as a prefix, a noun, a verb, or a slang term. It is often employed to convey negation, reversal, or disrespect.

Senses:

As a Prefix:

Used to indicate negation or opposite. It can be added to adjectives, verbs, or nouns to reverse their meaning or imply a lack of something.

Example:

1. disadvantage: absence of an advantage
2. disbelieve: reject the truth or existence of something
3. disloyal: lacking loyalty

As a Noun:

Short for disability, referring to a physical or mental impairment that limits a person's activities, senses, or mobility.

Example:

She has lived with a dis since birth, but it never hinders her determination.

As a Verb:

To treat someone with disrespect, disregard, or disregard their feelings.

Example:

The politician was dised by the opposition during the debate.

As a Slang Term:

(slang) Short for disrespect, used in casual conversations to describe rudeness or an act of disrespect.

Example:

Don't dis him, he's just trying to express his opinion.

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