English words starting with D

To separate or disconnect something from something else, especially to end the connection between two ideas, systems, or activities so they can operate independently.

The action of separating or disconnecting things that were previously linked or interdependent.

A person or thing used to trick or lure someone into a trap or into doing something

to become or make something become smaller in size, amount, number, etc.

made less in size, amount, or degree

Becoming less or smaller in number, amount, or degree.

an official order that has the force of law

The process or amount of decreasing or being decreased.

worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.

the state of being very old and in poor condition or health.

A gradual decrease in loudness in a piece of music.

The action or process of ceasing to treat something as a criminal offence.

to stop something from being illegal by changing the law, so that it is no longer a crime, though it may still be an offense subject to a lesser penalty.

to say publicly that you strongly disapprove of something

To change electronic information or signals that were stored, written, or sent in the form of a secret code (= encrypted) back into a form that you can understand and use normally.

The process of converting encrypted data back into its original, readable form.

To give your time, effort, or attention completely to a particular activity or purpose because you believe it is important.

1. (of a person) devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.

The hard work and effort that someone puts into an activity or purpose because they believe it is very important.

Of, relating to, or serving as a dedication.

To reach a conclusion or decision by reasoning from known facts or evidence.

Able to be deduced or logically inferred from something known or assumed.

To take away an amount or part from a total.

The quality or state of being able to be deducted, especially from taxable income.

able to be taken away from an amount or sum.

The process of using known facts to form a conclusion or decide something logically.

Relating to a logical process where a specific conclusion is necessarily reached from general principles or premises.

a thing that is done, especially one that is very good or very bad; an action.

a person who plays recorded pop music on the radio or at a club or party.

to consider or judge something in a particular way

Extending far down from the top or surface

Of a dark, rich, or intense shade of blue.

The practice or act of taking slow, full breaths, typically as a relaxation or meditation technique.

A beauty treatment for the hair that involves applying a rich, moisturizing product to restore moisture, softness, and shine, especially to dry or damaged hair.

Describing a type of battery designed to be regularly discharged to a significant portion of its capacity and then recharged.

(of a pizza) baked in a deep pan and having a thick crust.

involving or characterized by a thorough and detailed examination or investigation into a subject.

being or located at a deep level; fundamental or basic

Used to describe a method of cooking where food is completely submerged in hot oil or fat.

(of food) cooked in a large amount of hot oil or fat

To cook food by completely immersing it in very hot oil or fat.

A method of cooking food by immersing it completely in hot oil or fat.

Of a dark, rich, or intense shade of green.

Relating to or characteristic of the deep parts of the sea, especially the abyssal zone far below the surface.

Having substantial financial resources; wealthy.

Having a lot of money; wealthy or financially powerful.

Of a very dark, intense red colour.

(of a plant) having roots that grow deeply into the soil

of, relating to, or occurring in the deeper parts of the sea

(of a problem, feeling, or belief) firmly established and difficult to change

(of eyes) positioned far back in the face so that they seem to be deep inside it

Relating to or denoting celestial objects beyond the solar system, such as galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters, as observed from Earth.

relating to or located in the regions of outer space far beyond the solar system or the Earth's atmosphere.

(of a sound, especially a voice) coming from deep in the throat and therefore sounding low and full

Relating to or affecting structures well below the surface of the body, especially muscles and connective tissue.

Having a low-pitched or resonant voice.

existing in, relating to, or designed for deep water

to become deeper, or to make something deeper

To make something deeper

becoming or making something become more intense, serious, or extreme

(superlative of deep) Extending far down from the top or surface.

to a great depth; far down or in

The quality or state of being deep, especially in a physical, spatial, or abstract sense.

a large wild animal that eats grass and leaves. the males usually have wide, branching horns.

the activity or practice of pursuing and killing deer for sport or food.

the skin of a deer, especially when used for making leather or clothing.

to deliberately damage the appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

the act of deliberately spoiling the appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it.

To misuse or steal money or property entrusted to one's care, especially public funds.

The act of damaging someone's reputation by saying or writing bad things about them that are not true.

(of speech or writing) damaging the good reputation of someone; slanderous or libelous.

To damage the good reputation of someone; to speak ill of someone so that others have a bad opinion of them.

The artistic technique of presenting common things in an unfamiliar or strange way in order to enhance perception of the familiar.

to make something less dangerous, harmful, or powerful, especially by removing its most threatening aspects.

A failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law.

failed to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law.

A person who fails to fulfill a duty, especially a financial one, such as repaying a loan.

To win a victory over someone in a battle, competition, or game.

Having been beaten in a battle, competition, or other contest.

The attitude of expecting or accepting defeat too easily, without enough effort or hope.

A person who expects or is too ready to accept failure.

To discharge feces from the bowels.

The process of eliminating waste matter from the bowels.

A fault or imperfection in a person or thing

The act of abandoning one's country, political party, cause, or allegiance, especially in a way considered disloyal or treacherous.

Having a defect or flaw; imperfect or faulty.

A person who leaves their own country or group to join an opposing one, often for political reasons.

The action of protecting someone or something from attack, danger, or criticism.

To protect someone or something from harm, attack, or criticism.

able to be defended or protected from attack, criticism, or challenge.

A person or group accused of a crime in a court of law.

a person who defends someone or something, such as a lawyer in a court of law or a player in a team game who tries to stop the other team from scoring.

The present participle or gerund of the verb 'defend', meaning to protect someone or something from attack or harm.

The action of protecting someone or something from attack, danger, or criticism.

Designed or intended primarily for defense rather than attack.

Connected with or concerning a country's military forces or weapons.

Having no means of protection or ability to resist attack or harm.

a player in ice hockey or lacrosse whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

Able to be defended or justified.

used or intended to protect someone or something against attack

Having a primary focus on preventing the opposition from scoring or succeeding, rather than on attacking.

In a way that shows an attempt to protect oneself from criticism or attack.

To put off to a later time; postpone.

polite respect and submission to the judgment, opinion, or wishes of another person.

Showing polite respect and regard, especially towards someone in a position of authority.

in a way that shows respect and submission to someone else's opinion or authority.

the act of delaying something until a later time; postponement.

the action of delaying something until a later time

postponed or delayed until a later time.

Open refusal to obey someone or something.

showing open resistance or bold disobedience.

In a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience.

The process of stopping the rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of the heart muscle fibers, especially of the ventricles, by using an electric shock, in order to allow the normal rhythm to be restored by the heart's natural pacemaker.

A device that gives the heart an electric shock to stop an irregular, often dangerously fast, heartbeat and allow a normal rhythm to start again.

The state of not having, or not having enough of, something that is essential

Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate.

The amount by which something, especially money, is too small or less than what is required.

the action or policy of reducing a budget deficit, especially by reducing government spending.

The act or process of reducing a deficit, especially a government's budget deficit.

To make something dirty, polluted, or no longer pure, especially something considered sacred or special.