The difference between Diss and Respect

When used as nouns, diss means an insult or put-down, whereas respect means an attitude of consideration or high regard.

When used as verbs, diss means to put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour, whereas respect means to have respect for.

Respect is also interjection with the meaning: hello, hi.

check bellow for the other definitions of Diss and Respect

  1. Diss as a verb (US, British, slang):

    To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.

  1. Diss as a noun (slang):

    An insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.

  1. Diss as a noun (slang):

    dissertation

  1. Diss as a noun:

    An Algerian reedy grass used for cordage.

  1. Respect as a noun (uncountable):

    an attitude of consideration or high regard

    Examples:

    "He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

    "we do respect people for their dignity and worth."

  2. Respect as a noun (uncountable):

    good opinion, honor, or admiration

  3. Respect as a noun (uncountable, always plural):

    Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

    Examples:

    "The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet."

  4. Respect as a noun (countable):

    a particular aspect, feature or detail of something

    Examples:

    "This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects."

  5. Respect as a noun:

    Good will; favor

  1. Respect as a verb:

    To have respect for.

    Examples:

    "She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."

  2. Respect as a verb:

    To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

    Examples:

    "I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense."

  3. Respect as a verb:

    To abide by an agreement.

    Examples:

    "They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded."

  4. Respect as a verb:

    To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

  5. Respect as a verb (transitive, dated except in "respecting"):

    To relate to; to be concerned with.

  6. Respect as a verb (obsolete):

    To regard; to consider; to deem.

  7. Respect as a verb (obsolete):

    To look toward; to face.

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