English words starting with D

having lost your sense of direction; feeling confused and not knowing where you are or which direction to go in

causing someone to lose their sense of direction or feel confused

to refuse to accept any longer that someone is a member of your family or is connected to you.

to speak about someone or something in a way that shows you do not have a good opinion of them

to criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them

the act of speaking about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval and a lack of respect.

Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory.

in a manner that expresses criticism or a lack of respect

Essentially different in kind; not able to be compared.

a great difference or inequality, especially in a way that is unfair.

The state of being calm and not influenced by strong emotions, especially when considering something or making a decision.

Not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial.

in a calm and reasonable way, without being influenced by personal emotion or bias.

To send someone or something to a place for a particular purpose.

Capable of being sent off or transmitted promptly.

A person or thing that sends people or vehicles to the places where they are needed, especially in an emergency or for a transport service.

To make something, especially a feeling, belief, or idea, go away or end.

able to be replaced or done without; not essential.

A place where medicines are prepared and given out, especially in a hospital or clinic.

The act of distributing or providing something, especially from a source of authority.

To distribute or provide something, especially a service or product, to a number of people.

A machine or container that automatically provides a specific amount of something.

(gerund or present participle) Distributing or providing something, especially a service or product, to a number of people.

The process of distributing or spreading things or people over a wide area.

A substance used to break up and spread small particles of a liquid or solid, especially in another liquid.

To go or cause to go in different directions; to scatter.

Spread over a wide area; not concentrated.

The process of distributing things or people over a wide area.

Tending to spread out or scatter.

To cause someone to lose enthusiasm or hope; to discourage.

Having lost enthusiasm and hope; dejected.

in a manner showing a loss of enthusiasm or hope; dejectedly.

Causing someone to lose enthusiasm and hope; discouraging.

to take the place of someone or something

Forced to leave one's home or usual area, especially because of war, persecution, or natural disaster.

The action of moving something from its place or position.

To put something in a place where people can see it easily.

(past tense and past participle of display) To have shown or exhibited something for people to see.

To cause someone to feel annoyed or dissatisfied.

Slightly annoyed or unsatisfied; not pleased.

a feeling of annoyance or disapproval

to amuse oneself or engage in lively, energetic activity, especially in a playful way.

Made to be thrown away after one use or a short period.

the act of getting rid of something, especially by throwing it away

to make someone willing or likely to do or think something

willing or inclined to do something

a person or thing that disposes of something.

a person's inherent qualities of mind and character; temperament.

relating to a person's inherent qualities of mind and character; pertaining to disposition.

Relating to or bringing about the settlement of an issue or the disposition of property.

to take property, land, or possessions away from someone, especially by legal or official means.

deprived of land, property, or other possessions

the act of taking property away from someone, or the state of having property taken away.

A fact or piece of evidence that shows that something is not true or correct.

A lack of proper or correct relationship between things in terms of size, quantity, or importance.

not in correct relation to something else in size, amount, or degree; lacking proportion.

the quality or state of being out of proper or corresponding relation, especially in terms of size, number, or degree.

too large or too small in comparison with something else, or not deserving its importance or influence

to an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else; in a way that is not equal or balanced

to show that something is wrong or not true

Open to question or dispute; not definitely settled.

a person who is involved in a dispute or argument.

A formal debate or argument, especially one conducted according to strict rules or on a set topic.

fond of or inclined to dispute or argue

to argue or disagree strongly with someone about something

The process of resolving a disagreement or conflict between parties.

Subject to disagreement, argument, or debate.

engaging in an argument or debate about something

The act of disqualifying or the state of being disqualified.

to officially stop someone from taking part in a competition, election, or other activity, usually because they have broken a rule.

making someone ineligible or unsuitable for a position, activity, or competition.

A feeling of worry or nervousness.

causing worry or unease; disturbing

a long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject.

To ignore something or treat it as unimportant.

the state of being broken or old and in need of repair; bad condition.

not trusted or respected; having a bad reputation.

the state of having a bad reputation; loss of respect or trust.

lack of respect or courtesy; rudeness

Treated someone or something with a lack of respect or courtesy.

Showing a lack of respect or courtesy; rude.

in a manner that shows a lack of respect or courtesy.

To take off one's clothes; to undress.

to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected.

Having been interrupted or thrown into a state of disorder.

a person or thing that interrupts an event, activity, or process by causing a disturbance or problem.

A major disturbance or problem that interrupts an event, activity, or process.

causing or tending to cause disruption

The quality or fact of causing disturbance, problems, or interruption to an event, process, or system.

a person or thing that causes radical change in an industry or market by introducing new methods or products.

The feeling of not being happy or content with something.

not content or happy with something; feeling that something is not as good as it should be

To cut open a dead body, plant, etc. in order to study its structure.

Having been cut apart or analyzed in minute detail.

Present participle of dissect: to cut open a dead body, plant, etc. in order to study its structure.

The action of cutting something open, especially a dead body or plant, in order to study its structure.

To hide your real feelings, thoughts, or intentions by behaving in a way that is different from usual.

A person who hides their real feelings, intentions, or beliefs by pretending to have different ones.

The act of concealing one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs by giving a false appearance.

to spread information, ideas, etc. to a lot of people

Widely spread or distributed, especially over a large area or among many people.

the act of spreading information, ideas, etc. to a lot of people

a person or thing that spreads information, knowledge, or ideas widely.

Strong disagreement or conflict within a group.

to hold or express opinions that are different from those that are officially held

a person who publicly disagrees with and refuses to accept the official opinion of a group, organization, or government.

Holding or expressing opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.

Disagreement that leads to discord within a group.

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree.

A harmful or unhelpful action; a wrong.

A disagreement with or opposition to official policy, especially that of a government or political party.

A person who publicly disagrees with and criticizes their government or a powerful organization.

not the same; different

The state or fact of being not alike or not similar; lack of resemblance.

To hide your real feelings, thoughts, or intentions by pretending to have different ones.

The act of hiding your real feelings, thoughts, or intentions by pretending to have different ones.

to gradually disappear or waste something, such as energy, money, or a feeling

(of a person or way of life) overindulging in sensual pleasures; self-indulgent and debauched.

The process of disappearing or of making something disappear, especially by wasting it or using it for pleasure.

Relating to or causing the dissipation of energy, especially in a system.