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The Britannica Dictionary dis- 2 ENTRIES FOUND:

• dis (verb)
• dis- (prefix)

dis- prefix dis- prefix Britannica Dictionary definition of DIS- 1 in verbs : to do the opposite of

• disagree
• disappear
• disapprove

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• disbelief
• discomfort
• dishonor

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• disagreeable
• disconnected
• disinterested

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