English words starting with D

Willing to do what you should do; obeying and showing respect.

in a way that shows you are doing what you are expected to do and that you are willing to obey

A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.

Morally or legally obligated to do something.

exempt from payment of customs duties or taxes, especially on imported goods.

A thick, soft quilt filled with down, feathers, or a synthetic fiber, used instead of an upper sheet and blankets.

A type of compact disc that can store large amounts of data, such as video, audio, or software, and is read by a laser in a computer drive.

a person, animal, or plant that is much smaller than the usual size for its type

Made to seem small or insignificant in comparison to something else.

Resembling or characteristic of a dwarf, especially in being small or stunted.

a medical condition resulting in unusually short stature in a person or animal.

a person who is socially awkward, unpopular, or boring, especially one who is studious or overly interested in technical subjects.

To live in a particular place

A person or animal that lives in a particular place.

A house, flat, or other place of residence.

to gradually become smaller or less

Gradually becoming smaller in size, amount, or strength

A pair of people or things that are related in some way.

Relating to or consisting of a pair of elements or individuals; involving two parts.

in jewish folklore, a malicious wandering spirit believed to be the dislocated soul of a dead person that can possess the living.

To change the color of something, especially hair or cloth, by soaking it in a colored liquid.

having been given a different colour by a dyeing process.

(of a person) holding a particular belief or attitude in a very firm and unwavering way, especially one that is unlikely to change.

The process or industry of colouring fabrics, hair, etc. with a dye.

About to die or come to an end

A long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding from the sea or a river.

(of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

Relating to forces that produce motion or change.

In a manner characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

The scientific study of the forces that produce movement.

the quality of being energetic, forceful, and full of new ideas

A powerful explosive containing nitroglycerin.

A machine for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, typically using rotating coils of wire in a magnetic field; a generator.

An instrument for measuring mechanical force or power, especially the output of an engine.

A ruler, especially a hereditary one.

Relating to a dynasty, especially in a way that shows power or influence passed through a family line.

A series of rulers of a country who all belong to the same family.

A machine used for measuring the power output of an engine or motor.

A serious disease of the bowels that causes severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.

a failure to work or operate normally or properly.

not operating normally or properly

The condition or quality of being dysfunctional; impaired or abnormal functioning.

a learning disorder that primarily affects reading and spelling skills, characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition.

having a condition that makes it difficult for a person to read, write, and spell, often because they confuse the order of letters or words.

a medical condition characterized by chronic or recurrent discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen, often associated with difficulty in digesting food; indigestion.

Relating to or suffering from indigestion.

difficulty or discomfort in swallowing, as a symptom of disease.

a medical condition characterized by difficulty in speaking, typically marked by hoarseness or a strained voice.

a state of feeling very unhappy, uneasy, or dissatisfied.

relating to or characterized by a state of unease, dissatisfaction, or generalized unhappiness.

abnormal growth or development of cells, tissues, or organs.

Relating to or exhibiting dysplasia; characterized by abnormal growth or development of cells, tissues, or organs.

difficult or labored breathing.

difficult or laboured breathing

The impairment of a normal regulatory process, especially in a biological or psychological context.

a chronic form of depression that is less severe than major depressive disorder but lasts for a longer period.

an imaginary place or state in which everything is extremely bad or unpleasant, typically a totalitarian or environmentally degraded one.

relating to or denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.

a disorder in which an organ or tissue of the body wastes away.