English words starting with D

To move someone to a lower rank or less senior position.

To move someone or something to a lower rank, grade, or position, often as a punishment.

Relating to or denoting the simplified, everyday form of ancient Egyptian writing, used from about 650 BC and later replaced by Greek.

The act of moving someone to a lower rank or less important position.

To express reluctance or an objection, especially on the grounds of scruples.

(especially of a woman or girl) reserved, modest, and shy in manner or appearance.

In a quiet, serious, and modest way that does not attract attention.

the process of damage or destruction to the myelin sheath that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers.

The process of making something easier to understand and less mysterious, especially by explaining it in a clear and simple way.

to make something that is difficult to understand seem clearer and easier

to remove the mythical or legendary elements from (a subject, text, or belief) in order to reveal its underlying meaning.

The hidden home or shelter of a wild animal, especially a predatory mammal like a lion or fox.

the process of removing something from government or state ownership and control.

to remove (an industry, business, etc.) from government ownership or control; to privatize.

to change the natural qualities of a substance, especially a protein, by heat, acid, or other means, so that its original properties are lost or diminished.

(of a substance, especially alcohol or protein) having had its natural qualities or structure changed, often to make it unfit for consumption or to alter its function.

A short branched extension of a nerve cell, along which impulses received from other cells at synapses are transmitted to the cell body.

having a branched form resembling a tree.

A serious disease, common in hot countries, that is caused by a virus spread by mosquitoes and causes fever and severe pain in the joints.

Able to be denied or contradicted.

A statement that something is not true or did not happen.

A type of cyberattack where an attacker disrupts the normal functioning of a network, service, or website by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic, making it inaccessible to its intended users.

A person who denies something, especially someone who refuses to admit the truth of a concept or proposition that is supported by the majority of scientific or historical evidence.

To criticize someone or something unfairly; to say that someone or something is not good or important.

the action of unfairly criticizing someone or something, making them seem less important or valuable.

A thick, strong cotton cloth, typically blue, used for making jeans, jackets, etc.

an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place.

to give a specific name or designation to something; to call by a particular name.

A recognized autonomous branch of a religious body, especially a Christian church.

relating to or associated with a particular religious denomination.

The number below the line in a fraction that shows the number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

(of data in a database) having been deliberately structured to allow some redundancy in order to optimize performance for reading and querying, typically after an initial normalization process.

The literal or primary meaning of a word or expression, as opposed to the feelings or ideas it suggests.

Having the function of denoting or pointing out; referring to the literal, primary meaning of a word or symbol.

to be a sign of something; to mean something

The final part of a play, film, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.

To publicly declare something or someone to be wrong or evil.

The act of publicly declaring something to be wrong or evil; condemnation.

Having parts that are very close together so that it is difficult to move or see through

In a way where things or people are packed closely together.

The degree to which a substance is compacted; the quantity of mass per unit volume.

(of a factor affecting population growth) varying in its effect according to the size or density of the population.

A small hollow mark in the surface of something, made by pressure or by being hit.

Relating to the teeth or to dentistry.

Having a dent or dents; marked by a hollow or depression caused by a blow or pressure.

a person whose job is to treat diseases and other conditions that affect the teeth and gums.

the profession or science of preventing and treating diseases and injuries of the teeth and gums.

The arrangement, number, and type of teeth in a particular species or individual.

A removable plate or frame holding one or more artificial teeth.

The process of removing or banning nuclear weapons from a country or region.

to strip something of its covering, vegetation, or assets, making it bare.

(of land) stripped of vegetation and soil, making it bare.

To condemn or criticize something or someone strongly and publicly.

A public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something as bad or wrong.

to state that something is not true

Stating that something is not true or does not exist.

a substance that is applied to the body, especially under the arms, to prevent or hide unpleasant smells

a substance or device that removes or conceals unpleasant smells.

relating to or based on duty or moral obligation as the foundation of ethics.

to leave a place, especially to start a journey

No longer living; dead.

In the act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey.

A major division or branch of a large organization, such as a government, university, or business.

A large shop that is divided into several parts, each selling a different type of goods.

Relating to a department, especially within a large organization or government.

the act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey

To be controlled or determined by something else.

The quality of being reliable and able to be trusted to do what is needed or expected.

able to be trusted to do what is needed or what you expect

In a trustworthy and consistent manner; reliably.

A person who relies on another, especially a family member, for financial support.

The state of needing the help and support of someone or something in order to survive or be successful.

A situation in which you need something or someone and are unable to continue normally without them.

Needing someone or something for financial, emotional, or practical support

The care provided for a person who relies on another for support, such as a child, an elderly person, or a person with a disability.

(used after 'be' or with other verbs) to be decided or influenced by something

A psychological state or disorder in which one feels detached from one's own thoughts, feelings, or body, as if observing oneself from outside.

to make something less personal or individual, so that it seems to lack human qualities or feelings.

Describing a state of having lost one's sense of personal identity or individuality.

To represent someone or something in a picture, sculpture, or other art form.

To show or represent something or someone in a picture, story, or other form.

the action of depicting something, or a representation of it in a picture or story.

To reduce something by a large amount so that there is not enough left.

used up; emptied of a vital resource or substance.

The act or process of reducing something by a large amount so that there is not enough left.

deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad or unacceptable.

in a way that is very bad, shocking, and deserving strong criticism

to strongly disapprove of something and criticize it, especially publicly

to move soldiers or equipment into a position where they are ready for military action.

capable of being deployed, especially of military forces or resources.

to move soldiers or equipment into a position for military action.

The movement of soldiers or equipment to a place where they are needed for military action.

The process of removing something from political influence or control, making it neutral.

to remove something from the sphere or influence of politics or political control.

to remove something from the realm or influence of politics

to greatly reduce the number of people living in a place

(of a place) having had its population greatly reduced.

A sharp decline in the number of people living in a particular area.

to legally force someone to leave a country, especially because they have broken the law or do not have the right to be there

(of a foreign national) liable to be deported or expelled from a country.

the action of forcing someone to leave a country, especially someone who has no legal right to be there or who has committed a crime.

to force someone to leave a country, especially someone who has no legal right to be there or who has broken the law

a person who has been deported or is being deported from a country.

the way a person stands and walks, particularly as an element of good manners and social grace.

to remove someone important from a powerful position

Removed from a position of power or authority, especially a throne.

to put money into a bank account or give a sum of money to someone as a first payment for something

a person or organization that something valuable, such as money or documents, is given to for safekeeping.

the formal giving of testimony or evidence under oath, especially in a written statement before a trial.

A person or organization that places money in a bank account or entrusts something valuable to another for safekeeping.

a place where things are stored for safekeeping.

a place where large quantities of goods or equipment are stored.

to make someone morally bad; to corrupt

morally corrupt; wicked.

the state of being morally bad or evil; wickedness.

to express strong disapproval of; to argue or plead against.

Expressing disapproval or criticism; often in a mild, humorous, or self-critical way.

to become less valuable over a period of time

to become less valuable over a period of time

A reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear.