Dawn
Meaning: the time when the sun rises
Sentence: I don?t think I?ll be able to go jogging at dawn tomorrow.
Dagger
Meaning: a pointed knife with two sharp edges
Sentence: The sultan wore his dagger in the front of his belt.
Damage
Meaning: harm or injury done to something
Sentence: The allegations are likely to damage his political career.
Dance
Meaning: to move in rhythmical steps, usually with music
Sentence: When they heard the music, they started to dance.
Decide
Meaning: to make a choice
Sentence: I cannot decide which flavour of ice cream I want to eat.
Dasheen
Meaning: a plant grown for its edible underground stems Dasheen should not be cooked too long as it will become mushy.
Declare
Meaning: to say something clearly or firmly
Sentence: She was asked to declare her nationality.
Decomposition
Meaning: the act of decaying
Sentence: The decomposition of organic waste is brought about by bacteria.
Decrease
Meaning: to become or make become smaller in size, number, etc.
Sentence: People should decrease the amount of fat they eat.
Definition
Meaning: a statement of what a word means
Sentence: You can use a dictionary to look up the definition of a word.
Delicious
Meaning: tasting or smelling very pleasant
Sentence: The delicious apple pie was made by my mother.
Deliver
Meaning: to take letters or goods etc. to someones house or place of work
Sentence: The postman will deliver a letter to your house.
Deforestation
Meaning: the cutting down of trees or forests over a large area
Sentence: Deforestation is bad for the environment.
Delve
Meaning: to search
Sentence: He began to delve into the book for quotations to use in his speech.
Degree
Meaning: a unit for measuring temperature
Sentence: The temperature is one degree hotter today.
Demoralise
Meaning: to dishearten someone
Sentence: A defeat in the cricket match will demoralise the spectators.
Denim
Meaning: a kind of strong, usually blue, cotton cloth used to make jeans etc.
Sentence: This jacket is made from denim.
Dessert
Meaning: fruit or sweet food served as the last course of a meal
Sentence: I am sure I could stay for dessert.
Detection
Meaning: discovery
Sentence: The hard work of the police led to the detection of the criminal.
Dentist
Meaning: a person who is trained to treat teeth
Sentence: The dentist had to extract my tooth.
Detective
Meaning: a person who investigates crimes
Sentence: The detective on the case was very smart.
Determined
Meaning: with ones mind firmly made up
Sentence: The determined student finally succeeded in his attempt.
Descend
Meaning: Move or fall downwards.
Sentence: We have to descend the hill to reach the valley.
Synonyms: cascade, collapse, crash, dip, disembark, dive, go down, penetrate, plummet, plunge, settle, sink, slide, slip, stumble, subside, swoop, trickle, tumble
Antonyms: ascend, go up, grow, increase, leave, rise, even, level, mount, pour, straighten
Deuce
Meaning: a score in tennis where both sides have 40 points and must gain two consecutive points to win
Sentence: In the tennis match, Nasir held his opponent at deuce
Development
Meaning: process of becoming bigger, stronger, better, etc. The development of the computer industry is progressing at a very fast pace.
Diameter
Meaning: a line drawn straight across a circle or sphere and passing through its centre
Sentence: The diameter of a circle is used to calculate its circumferience
Diamond
Meaning: a very hard, precious stone, that looks like clear glass
Sentence: The Kohinoor diamond sits in the Tower of London.
Devotee
Meaning: an enthusiast
Sentence: Sara is a devotee of the opera and does not miss a single performance.
Devour
Meaning: to eat or swallow something hungrily or greedily
Sentence: They saw the lion devour the zebra.
Diet
Meaning: the sort of food usually eaten by a person or animal The doctor told me to watch my diet and exercise more often.
Diagram
Meaning: a drawing or picture that shows the parts of something or how it works
Sentence: We tried following the diagram but my airplane model just was not taking shape.
Diffuse
Meaning: to spread widely
Sentence: We became aware of the leaking gas when it began to diffuse through the whole house.
Digest
Meaning: to break down food in the stomach so that the body can absorb it
Sentence: Let your food digest before you go swimming.
Dinner
Meaning: the main meal of the day, usually in the evening
Sentence: I was so sleepy that I skipped dinner and went to bed.
Dinosaur
Meaning: a prehistoric lizard like animal, often of enormous size
Discourage
Meaning: to try to dissuade someone from doing something
Sentence: I will discourage him from smoking.
Disadvantage
Meaning: something that is unhelpful
Sentence: A lack of education is a disadvantage in life.
Disagreement
Meaning: a difference of opinion
Sentence: Mandy resigned from her job after a disagreement with her boss.
Discrimination
Meaning: treating people or things according to differences The management was accused of discrimination towards the female work force.
Disembarkation
Meaning: putting or going ashore
Sentence: The passengers picked up their suitcases, ready for disembarkation.
Disguise
Meaning: to make a person or thing look different in order to deceive people
Sentence: The thief tried to disguise himself in order to escape from the police.
Dislodge
Meaning: to move or force something from its place
Sentence: It was impossible to dislodge the heavy rock.
Dodo
Meaning: a large, flightless bird that is now extinct
Dolphin
Meaning: a sea animal like a small whale with a beaklike snout
Disposable
Meaning: made to be thrown away after it has been used
Sentence: I hope all these disposable products are recycled.
Donkey
Meaning: an animal that looks like a small horse with long ears
Distinguish
Meaning: to make or notice differences between things
Sentence: Colour-blind people are unable to distinguish between red and green.
Double
Meaning: twice as much; twice as many
Sentence: I paid double price to get a better seat on the bus.
Distinguishable
Meaning: possible to recognise as different from somebody or something
Sentence: The identical twins had no distinguishable features.
Dozen
Meaning: a set of twelve
Sentence: Every week, the magazine publishes a dozen very interesting puzzles.
Distribution
Meaning: the act of sharing out
Sentence: Mehr was responsible for the distribution of food to the refugees.
Document
Meaning: a written paper giving information about something
Sentence: This document needs to be typed.
Draughts
Meaning: a game played with 24 round pieces on a chessboard
Sentence: They played a game of draughts.
Daring
Meaning: Brave.
Synonyms: Adventuresome, Audacious, Bold, Brassy, Brave, Cheeky, Cocky, Courageous, Crusty, Fearless, Foolhardy, Forward, Game, Gritty, Gutsy, Impudent, Impulsive, Intrepid, Nervy, Obtrusive, Plucky, Rash, Reckless, Salty, Smart, Spunky, Temerarious, Valiant, Venturesome, Gutty, Hot Shot, Out On A Limb, Fire Eating,
Antonyms: Afraid, Bashful, Careful, Cautious, Chicken, Cowardly, Fearful, Meek, Shy, Thoughtful, Timid, Unadventurous, Unwilling, Weak,
Darkling
Meaning: Blindly.
Darwinism
Meaning: The doctrine that natural selection has been the prime cause of evolution of higher forms.
Synonyms: Adaptation, Evolution, Evolutionism, Phylogeny, Natural Law, Social Darwinism, Survival Of The Fittest, Darwinian Theory, Artificial Selection, Biological Evolution, Law Of The Jungle, Social Evolution,
Datum
Meaning: A premise, starting-point, or given fact.
Synonyms: Accomplishment, Act, Action, Actuality, Adventure, Affair, Being, Case, Circumstance, Conception, Consideration, Construction, Creation, Data, Deed, Entity, Episode, Evidence, Experience, Factor, Feature, Happening, Incident, Information, Item, Manifestation, Occurrence, Organism, Particular, Performance, Phenomenon, Point, Specific, Statistic, Transaction, Truism, Proceeding, Fait Accompli,
Antonyms: Abstract, Concept, Death, Destruction, Fabrication, Failure, Ignorance, Inactivity, Inanimate, Inertia, Lie, Ruin,
Dauntless
Meaning: Fearless.
Synonyms: Aweless, Brave, Daring, Doughty, Fearless, Gallant, Game, Heroic, Indomitable, Intrepid, Invincible, Lionhearted, Resolute, Unafraid, Unconquerable, Undaunted, Unfearing, Unflinching, Valiant, Valorous, Stouthearted,
Antonyms: Afraid, Daunted, Discouraged, Disheartened, Fearful, Frightened, Intimidated, Scared, Terrified,
Day-man
Meaning: A day-laborer.
Dead-heat
Meaning: A race in which two or more competitors come out even, and there is no winner.
Synonyms: Asleep, Bloodless, Breathless, Buried, Cadaverous, Cold, Deceased, Defunct, Departed, Erased, Expired, Extinct, Gone, Inanimate, Inert, Late, Lifeless, Liquidated, Mortified, Perished, Spiritless, Stiff, Unanimated, Wasted, No More, Cut Off, Done For, Passed Away, Bereft Of Life, Bought The Farm, Checked Out, Gone To Meet Maker, Gone To Reward, Not Existing, Offed, Pushing Up Daisies, Resting In Peace,
Antonyms: Active, Alive, Animate, Animated, Being, Continuing, Enduring, Existent, Existing, Incomplete, Interested, Live, Lively, Living, Operative, Responsive, Spirited, Subsisting, Unfinished, Warm, Working,
Dearth
Meaning: Scarcity, as of something customary, essential ,or desirable.
Synonyms: Absence, Default, Defect, Deficiency, Famine, Inadequacy, Infrequency, Lack, Meagerness, Miss, Need, Paucity, Poverty, Rareness, Scantiness, Scantness, Shortage, Sparsity, Want, Privation, Uncommonness, Exiguousness, Slim Pickings,
Antonyms: Abundance, Adequacy, Advantage, Enough, Excess, Luxury, Perfection, Plenty, Success, Sufficiency, Wealth, Plentifulness,
Debase
Meaning: To lower in character or virtue.
Synonyms: Abase, Bemean, Cheapen, Corrupt, Cripple, Debauch, Debilitate, Demean, Demoralize, Deprave, Devalue, Disable, Disgrace, Dishonor, Enfeeble, Humble, Humiliate, Lower, Reduce, Sap, Sink, Undermine, Weaken, Put Down, Dump On, Put Away, Take Down, Devaluate, Shoot Down, Cast Down, Drag Down, Fluff Off,
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Boost, Clean, Cleanse, Clear, Dignify, Elevate, Enable, Enhance, Esteem, Grow, Help, Honor, Improve, Increase, Invigorate, Laud, Praise, Raise, Rise, Strengthen, Upgrade, Value, Build Up, Purify,
Debatable
Meaning: Subject to contention or dispute.
Synonyms: Arguable, Borderline, Chancy, Contestable, Disputable, Doubtful, Dubious, Iffy, Moot, Questionable, Uncertain, Undecided, Unsettled, Problematic, Mootable, Bone Of Contention, Problematical, Open To Question, In Dispute, Up For Discussion,
Antonyms: Certain, Clear, Decided, Definite, Inarguable, Incontrovertible, Questionable, Resolved, Settled, Sure, Undoubted, Unquestionable, Proven, Indubious,
Debonair
Meaning: Having gentle or courteous bearing or manner.
Synonyms: Affable, Buoyant, Casual, Cheerful, Courteous, Dashing, Detached, Happy, Jaunty, Lighthearted, Nonchalant, Pleasant, Refined, Smooth, Sprightly, Suave, Urbane,
Antonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Inelegant, Unsophisticated, Uncharming,
Debut
Meaning: A first appearance in society or on the stage.
Synonyms: Admission, Appearance, Beginning, Bow, Entrance, Entree, Graduating, Graduation, Inauguration, Incoming, Initiation, Introduction, Launching, Opener, Entr?e, Presentation, First Step, Coming Out, Coming Out Party,
Antonyms: Closing, Conclusion, End, Ending, Finale, Finish,
Decagon
Meaning: A figure with ten sides and ten angles.
Synonyms: Decade, Decapod, Decennary, Decennium, Decemvir, Decemvirate,
Decagram
Meaning: A weight of 10 grams.
Decaliter
Meaning: A liquid and dry measure of 10 liters.
Decameron
Meaning: A volume consisting of ten parts or books.
Decameter
Meaning: A length of ten meters.
Decamp
Meaning: To leave suddenly or unexpectedly.
Synonyms: Bolt, Depart, Disappear, Escape, Evacuate, Flee, Hightail, Scram, Skedaddle, Vamoose, Beat It, Clear Out, Hit The Road, Slip Away, Run Away, Make Oneself Scarce, Break Camp, Head For The Hills,
Antonyms: Arrive, Enter, Stay, Wait, Come In,
Decapod
Meaning: Ten-footed or ten-armed.
Synonyms: Decade, Decagon, Decennary, Decennium, Decemvir, Decemvirate,
Decasyllable
Meaning: A line of ten syllables.
Deceit
Meaning: Falsehood.
Synonyms: Ambidextrousness, Artifice, Cheating, Chicane, Chicanery, Craft, Craftiness, Cunning, Deceitfulness, Deception, Defrauding, Dishonesty, Dissemblance, Dissimulation, Duplicity, Entrapping, Fraud, Fraudulence, Guile, Hypocrisy, Imposition, Slyness, Trapping, Treachery, Trickery, Underhandedness, Pretense, Dirty Pool, Cozening, Dirty Dealing, Ambidexterity, Overreaching,
Antonyms: Artlessness, Fairness, Forthrightness, Frankness, Honesty, Openness, Reality, Sincerity, Trustworthiness, Truth, Truthfulness, Uprightness,
Deceitful
Meaning: Fraudulent.
Synonyms: Abrar, Artful, Astute, Clandestine, Counterfeit, Crafty, Cunning, Deceptive, Delusive, Delusory, Designing, Disingenuous, Duplicitous, Fallacious, Feline, Foxy, Fraudulent, Furtive, Hypocritical, Illusory, Indirect, Insidious, Knavish, Lying, Mendacious, Misleading, Rascal, Roguish, Shifty, Slick, Sly, Sneaky, Stealthy, Subtle, Treacherous, Tricky, Underhand, Underhanded, Untrustworthy, Untruthful, Wily,
Antonyms: Actual, Authentic, Faithful, Forthright, Frank, Genuine, Honest, Ingenuous, Just, Loyal, Naive, Open, Real, Reliable, Sincere, Trustworthy, Truthful, Upright, Valid,
Deceive
Meaning: To mislead by or as by falsehood.
Synonyms: Abatis, Bamboozle, Beat, Beguile, Betray, Bilk, Buffalo, Burn, Cheat, Circumvent, Clip, Con, Cozen, Defraud, Delude, Disappoint, Dupe, Ensnare, Entrap, Fake, Falsify, Fleece, Fool, Gouge, Gull, Hoax, Hoodwink, Hook, Humbug, Outwit, Rob, Scam, Screw, Sell, Skin, Swindle, Trick, Victimize, Take In, Put On, Take Advantage Of, Beat Out Of,
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Give, Help, Offer, Release, Support, Let Go, Protect, Be Honest,
Decency
Meaning: Moral fitness.
Synonyms: Appropriateness, Civility, Conventionality, Correctness, Courtesy, Decorum, Dignity, Etiquette, Fitness, Formality, Honesty, Modesty, Respectability, Righteousness, Seemliness, Virtue, Propriety, Good Form, Ceremoniousness, Good Manners, Fittingness,
Antonyms: Discourtesy, Immodesty, Immorality, Impoliteness, Impropriety, Inappropriateness, Indecency, Obscenity, Rudeness, Unsuitableness, Wrong, Bad Manners, Obsceneness,
Decent
Meaning: Characterized by propriety of conduct, speech, manners, or dress.
Synonyms: pproved, Becoming, Befitting, Bestrewing, Chaste, Clean, Comely, Conforming, Continent, Correct, Decorous, Delicate, Ethical, Fit, Fitting, Good, Honest, Honorable, Immaculate, Mannerly, Modest, Moral, Nice, Noble, Polite, Reserved, Right, Seemly, Spotless, Stainless, Standard, Straight, Suitable, Trustworthy, Unblemished, Undefiled, Untarnished, Upright, Virtuous, Pure, Proper, Prudent, Presentable,
Antonyms: Disobliging, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect, Indecent, Insufficient, Intolerable, Misbehaving, Poor, Unaccommodating, Ungenerous, Unkind, Unrefined, Unreliable, Unsophisticated, Unsuitable, Unsuited, Untrustworthy, Unrespectable,
Deciduous
Meaning: Falling off at maturity as petals after flowering, fruit when ripe, etc.
Synonyms: Brief, Ephemeral, Evanescent, Fleeting, Fugacious, Fugitive, Impermanent, Momentary, Passing, Quick, Short, Temporary, Transient, Transitory, Gone In A Heartbeat, Over In A Heartbeat,
Antonyms: Enduring, Ethereal, Lasting, Lengthy, Long, Permanent, Perpetual,
Decimal
Meaning: Founded on the number 10.
Synonyms: Cardinal, Character, Cipher, Count, Denominator, Digit, Emblem, Figure, Folio, Fraction, Googol, Integer, Numeral, Numerator, Ordinal, Representation, Sign, Statistic, Sum, Symbol, Total, Prime, Chiffer,
Antonyms: Letter, One, Part,
Decimate
Meaning: To destroy a measurable or large proportion of.
Synonyms: Annihilate, Butcher, Execute, Exterminate, Massacre, Obliterate, Slaughter, Wipe Out, Stamp Out, Commit Genocide, Kill Off,
Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create,
Decipher
Meaning: To find out the true words or meaning of, as something hardly legible.
Synonyms: Analyze, Break, Cipher, Construe, Crack, Decode, Deduce, Disentangle, Elucidate, Encipher, Explain, Expound, Interpret, Read, Render, Reveal, Solve, Spell, Translate, Unfold, Unravel, Unriddle, Bring Out, Make Out, Break Down, Dope Out, Find The Key, Make Clear, Puzzle Out,
Antonyms: Code, Conceal, Confuse, Encode, Fix, Hide, Mend, Obscure, Scramble, Suppress,
Decisive ad
Meaning: Conclusive.
Synonyms: Absolute, Assured, Bent, Certain, Conclusive, Crisp, Critical, Crucial, Decided, Definitive, Determined, Fateful, Final, Firm, Forceful, Imperative, Imperious, Incisive, Influential, Intent, Momentous, Peremptory, Positive, Resolute, Resolved, Set, Settled, Significant, Trenchant, Flat Out, Straight Out, Litmus Test, All Out,
Antonyms: Inconclusive, Indecisive, Indefinite, Ineffective, Insignificant, Irresolute, Trivial, Uncritical, Unimportant, Weak, Procrastinating,
Declamation
Meaning: A speech recited or intended for recitation from memory in public.
Synonyms: Address, Lecture, Oration, Speech, Tirade,
Declamatory
Meaning: A full and formal style of utterance.
Synonyms: Elocutionary, Fluent, Formal, Oratorical, Rhetorical,
Declarative
Meaning: Containing a formal, positive, or explicit statement or affirmation.
Synonyms: Allegorical, Analytical, Critical, Demonstrative, Diagrammatic, Discursive, Enlightening, Exegetical, Explicative, Expository, Graphic, Guiding, Hermeneutic, Illuminative, Illustrative, Informative, Informing, Instructive, Interpretive, Justifying, Summary, Supplementary, Annotative, Elucidatory, Expositional,
Antonyms: Confusing, Mysterious, Obscure, Perplexing, Vague, Puzzling,
Declension
Meaning: The change of endings in nouns and adj. to express their different relations of gender.
Synonyms: Decadence, Decadency, Decay, Decaying, Declination, Decline, Degeneracy, Degeneration, Worsening,
Antonyms: Development, Improvement, Morality,
Decorate
Meaning: To embellish.
Synonyms: Adorn, Bedeck, Bedizen, Brighten, Burnish, Color, Deck, Enhance, Enrich, Festoon, Finish, Frill, Furbish, Garnish, Gild, Grace, Idealize, Illuminate, Ornament, Paint, Perfect, Prank, Renovate, Trim, Fix Up, Spruce Up, Do Up, Dress Up, Jazz Up, Add Finishing Touches, Dress Out, Gussy Up,
Antonyms: Darken, Decrease, Dull, Hurt, Reduce, Ruin, Uglify,
Decorous
Meaning: Suitable for the occasion or circumstances.
Decoy
Meaning: Anything that allures, or is intended to allures into danger or temptation.
Synonyms: Allurement, Attraction, Beard, Blind, Booster, Camouflage, Catch, Chicane, Chicanery, Deception, Enticement, Facade, Fake, Front, Imitation, Inducement, Inveiglement, Lure, Plant, Seducement, Shill, Snare, Stick, Temptation, Trick, Trickery, Sitting Duck, Stool Pigeon, Nark, Pretense, Ensnarement, Blow Off, Drawing Card,
Antonyms: Discouragement, Frankness, Honesty, Openness, Original, Reality, Repulsion, Truth, Truthfulness,
Decrepit
Meaning: Enfeebled, as by old age or some chronic infirmity.
Synonyms: Aged, Anile, Antiquated, Battered, Bedraggled, Creaky, Crippled, Dilapidated, Effete, Feeble, Flimsy, Fragile, Frail, Haggard, Incapacitated, Infirm, Insubstantial, Old, Quavering, Ramshackle, Rickety, Seedy, Senile, Shabby, Shaking, Superannuated, Tacky, Threadbare, Tired, Tottering, Unsound, Used, Wasted, Weak, Weakly, Worn,
Antonyms: Firm, Fit, Good, Healthy, Hearty, Nice, Solid, Sound, Stable, Strong, Sturdy, Young,
Dedication
Meaning: The voluntary consecration or relinquishment of something to an end or cause.
Synonyms: Adherence, Allegiance, Commitment, Devotedness, Devotion, Wholeheartedness,
Antonyms: Apathy, Disloyalty, Unfaithfulness,
Deduce
Meaning: To derive or draw as a conclusion by reasoning from given premises or principles.
Synonyms: Analyze, Assume, Cogitate, Collect, Conceive, Conclude, Consider, Deduct, Deem, Derive, Draw, Fancy, Figure, Gather, Glean, Imagine, Infer, Judge, Make, Ratiocinate, Reason, Regard, Surmise, Make Out, Boil Down, Have A Hunch, Presume, Be Afraid, Presuppose, Add Up, Read Into, Take To Mean,
Antonyms: Destroy, Disbelieve, Disperse, Disregard, Distribute, Divide, Ignore, Leave, Misunderstand, Reject, Scatter, Not Believe,
Deface
Meaning: To mar or disfigure the face or external surface of.
Synonyms: Blemish, Contort, Damage, Deform, Demolish, Destroy, Dilapidate, Disfigure, Distort, Harm, Impair, Injure, Mangle, Misshape, Obliterate, Ruin, Scratch, Spoil, Sully, Tarnish, Trash, Vandalize, Wreck,
Antonyms: Adorn, Aid, Assist, Beautify, Benefit, Build, Construct, Create, Cure, Decorate, Embellish, Fix, Grow, Heal, Help, Improve, Mend, Ornament, Repair, Smooth,
Defalcate
Meaning: To cut off or take away, as a part of something.
Synonyms: Abstract, Appropriate, Filch, Forge, Loot, Misapply, Misappropriate, Misuse, Peculate, Pilfer, Skim, Thieve, Purloin, Put Hand In Cookie Jar, Put Hand In Till,
Antonyms: Compensate, Give, Pay, Receive, Reimburse, Return,
Defamation
Meaning: Malicious and groundless injury done to the reputation or good name of another.
Synonyms: Aspersion, Backbiting, Belittlement, Calumny, Denigration, Depreciation, Detraction, Dirt, Disparagement, Dump, Dynamite, Hit, Knock, Lie, Mud, Obloquy, Opprobrium, Scorcher, Slam, Slime, Slur, Smear, Tale, Traducement, Vilification, Black Eye, Backstabbing, Character Assassination, Cheap Shot, Dirty Laundry, Slap In Face,
Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Compliment, Exaltation, Flattery, Praise,
Defame
Meaning: To slander.
Synonyms: Asperse, Belie, Besmirch, Blacken, Blister, Calumniate, Denigrate, Detract, Discredit, Disgrace, Dishonor, Disparage, Knock, Malign, Pan, Roast, Scandalize, Scorch, Slam, Smear, Stigmatize, Traduce, Vilify, Vituperate, Do A Number On, Cast Slur On, Put Zingers On, Speak Evil Of,
Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exalt, Flatter, Honor, Laud, Praise,
Default
Meaning: The neglect or omission of a legal requirement.
Synonyms: Absence, Blemish, Blunder, Dearth, Defect, Deficiency, Delinquency, Dereliction, Disregard, Error, Fault, Imperfection, Inadequacy, Insufficiency, Lack, Lapse, Miss, Neglect, Offense, Omission, Overlooking, Oversight, Shortcoming, Slight, Transgression, Vice, Weakness, Wrongdoing, Privation, Nonpayment,
Antonyms: Abundance, Accuracy, Achievement, Adequacy, Advantage, Attention, Care, Correction, Enough, Excess, Obedience, Payment, Perfection, Plenty, Regard, Remembrance, Respect, Right, Satisfaction, Strength, Success, Sufficiency, Strong Point,
Defendant
Meaning: A person against whom a suit is brought.
Synonyms: Appellant, Litigant, Offender, Suspect, Prisoner,
Defensible
Meaning: Capable of being maintained or justified.
Synonyms: Defendable, Excusable, Fit, Logical, Pardonable, Permissible, Plausible, Tenable, Valid, Proper, Warrantable, Condonable, Vindicable,
Antonyms: Improbable, Indefensible, Invalid, Irrational, Unbelievable, Unjustifiable, Unlikely, Unreasonable,
Defensive
Meaning: Carried on in resistance to aggression.
Synonyms: Arresting, Averting, Balking, Checking, Conservative, Defending, Foiling, Forestalling, Frustrating, Guarding, Interrupting, Opposing, Resistive, Safeguarding, Thwarting, Protecting, Preventive, Withstanding, Preservative, Coping With, In Opposition, Warding Off,
Antonyms: Unwary, Unwatchful,
Defer
Meaning: To delay or put off to some other time.
Synonyms: Adjourn, Block, Delay, Detain, Extend, Hinder, Impede, Intermit, Lengthen, Obstruct, Postpone, Remit, Retard, Shelve, Slow, Stall, Stay, Suspend, Table, Waive, Prolong, Set Aside, Hold Up, Procrastinate, Prorogue, Hang Fire, Lay Over, Put On Back Burner, Put On Hold, Protract, Put On Ice, Give Rain Check,
Antonyms: Abbreviate, Advance, Aid, Allow, Assist, Continue, Do, Encourage, Expedite, Facilitate, Force, Forge, Forward, Further, Hasten, Help, Hurry, Maintain, Shorten, Support, Let Go, Promote, Push, Carry Out,
Deference
Meaning: Respectful submission or yielding, as to another's opinion, wishes, or judgment.
Synonyms: Acquiescence, Capitulation, Complaisance, Condescension, Docility, Obeisance, Submission, Yielding,
Antonyms: Dishonor, Disobedience, Disregard, Fight, Ignorance, Impoliteness, Noncompliance,
Defiant
Meaning: Characterized by bold or insolent opposition.
Synonyms: Aggressive, Audacious, Bold, Challenging, Contumacious, Daring, Gutsy, Insolent, Insubordinate, Mutinous, Obstinate, Rebellious, Recalcitrant, Reckless, Refractory, Resistant, Resistive, Sassy, Truculent, Provocative, Insubmissive,
Antonyms: Acquiescent, Obedient, Respectful, Submissive, Submitting, Subordinating,
Deficiency
Meaning: Lack or insufficiency.
Synonyms: Absence, Bug, Dearth, Defalcation, Default, Defect, Deficit, Demerit, Dereliction, Failing, Failure, Fault, Flaw, Frailty, Glitch, Insufficiency, Lack, Loss, Need, Neglect, Paucity, Scantiness, Scarcity, Shortage, Shortcoming, Sin, Want, Weakness, Privation, Insufficience, Inability To Hack It,
Antonyms: Abundance, Accomplishment, Achievement, Adequacy, Advantage, Enough, Excess, Perfection, Plenty, Satisfaction, Strength, Success, Sufficiency, Superfluity, Surplus, Strong Point, Faultlessness,
Deficient
Meaning: Not having an adequate or proper supply or amount.
Synonyms: Amiss, Bad, Damaged, Defective, Exiguous, Faulty, Flawed, Impaired, Incomplete, Inferior, Infrequent, Injured, Insufficient, Lacking, Marred, Meager, Rare, Scant, Scanty, Scarce, Short, Shy, Sketchy, Skimpy, Unequal, Unfinished, Unsatisfactory, Wanting, Weak, Not Enough, Not Cut Out For, Found Wanting, Second Fiddle, Not Make It, Not Up To Scratch, Outta Gas, Third String,
Antonyms: Abundant, Adequate, Ample, Enough, Excessive, Faultless, Flawless, Perfect, Satisfactory, Strong, Sufficient, Superfluous,
Definite
Meaning: Having an exact signification or positive meaning.
Deflect
Meaning: To cause to turn aside or downward.
Synonyms: Avert, Bend, Curve, Deviate, Disperse, Diverge, Divert, Fend, Hook, Parry, Pivot, Ricochet, Sheer, Shy, Sidetrack, Slew, Slip, Swerve, Twist, Veer, Wheel, Whip, Whirl, Wind, Hold Off, Cover Up, Keep Off, Glance Off,
Antonyms: Stay, Straighten,
Defraud
Meaning: To deprive of something dishonestly.
Synonyms: Bamboozle, Beguile, Burn, Chouse, Circumvent, Clip, Con, Cozen, Deceive, Delude, Do, Dupe, Embezzle, Fleece, Flimflam, Foil, Hoax, Jive, Milk, Outwit, Pilfer, Rob, Shaft, Shuck, Stick, Swindle, Take, Trick, Victimize, Take In, Rip Off, Pull Fast One, Do Out Of, Do Number On, Sucker Into,
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Contribute, Fail, Give, Help, Lose, Offer, Receive, Refuse, Repay, Support, Be Honest,
Defray
Meaning: To make payment for.
Synonyms: Finance, Fund, Settle, Chip In, Foot The Bill, Pay For, Pick Up The Check, Pick Up The Tab, Bear The Cost, Cover Cost, Pick Up The Bill,
Antonyms: take
Degeneracy
Meaning: A becoming worse.
Synonyms: basement, Decadence, Degradation, Depravity, Dissoluteness, Downfall, Immorality, Inferiority, Meanness, Poorness,
Antonyms: Development, Honor, Improvement, Morality, Nobility,
Degenerate
Meaning: To become worse or inferior.
Synonyms: Base, Debased, Debauched, Decadent, Decayed, Degenerated, Degraded, Demeaned, Depraved, Dissolute, Effete, Failing, Fallen, Immoral, Infamous, Low, Mean, Miscreant, Nefarious, Overripe, Perverted, Retrograde, Retrogressive, Rotten, Sinking, Unhealthy, Vicious, Villainous, Vitiated, Wicked, Worsen,
Antonyms: Clean, Good, Healthy, Honest, Honorable, Kind, Moral, Nice, Noble, Strong, Uncorrupt, Upright, Virtuous, Well, Pure,
Degradation
Meaning: Diminution, as of strength or magnitude.
Synonyms: Abasement, Debasement, Decadence, Decline, Degeneracy, Degeneration, Demotion, Derogation, Deterioration, Discredit, Disgrace, Dishonor, Downgrading, Evil, Humiliation, Ignominy, Mortification, Perversion, Reduction,
Antonyms: Admiration, Approval, Elevation, Esteem, Honor, Improvement, Increase, Morality, Upgrade, Promotion,
Degrade
Meaning: To take away honors or position from.
Synonyms: Abase, Belittle, Bench, Biforate, Break, Bump, Bust, Canker, Cheapen, Corrupt, Debase, Debauch, Decry, Degenerate, Demean, Demote, Depose, Deprave, Derogate, Deteriorate, Detract, Diminish, Discredit, Disgrace, Dishonor, Disparage, Downgrade, Humble, Impair, Injure, Lessen, Lower, Pan, Pervert, Reduce, Sink, Slam, Vitiate, Weaken, Rule Out, Put Down, Run Down, Take Down,
Antonyms: Admire, Aid, Approve, Assist, Compliment, Develop, Elevate, Enhance, Enlarge, Exalt, Expand, Extend, Fix, Flatter, Grow, Help, Honor, Improve, Increase, Laud, Mend, Praise, Raise, Rise, Strengthen, Upgrade, Build Up, Promote, Purify,
Dehydrate
Meaning: To deprive of water.
Synonyms: Desiccate, Drain, Dry, Evaporate, Parch, Sear, Dry Up, Exsiccate, Dry Out,
Antonyms: Dampen, Hydrate, Moisten, Soak, Wet,
Deify
Meaning: To regard or worship as a god.
Synonyms: Adore, Consecrate, Ennoble, Enthrone, Exalt, Extol, Idealize, Idolize, Immortalize, Venerate, Worship,
Antonyms: Condemn, Criticize, Degrade, Despise, Dishonor, Hate, Lower,
Deign
Meaning: To deem worthy of notice or account.
Synonyms: Condescend, Consent, Patronize, Stoop, Vouchsafe, See Fit, Deem Worthy,
Antonyms: Oppose, Refuse, Rise Above, Be Proud, Hold Head High,
Deist
Meaning: One who believes in God, but denies supernatural revelation.
Deity
Meaning: A god, goddess, or divine person.
Synonyms: Celestial, Creator, Divinity, Goddess, Godhead, Idol, Immortal, Divine Being, Celestial Being, Supreme Being,
Dejection
Meaning: Melancholy.
Synonyms: Depression, Grief, Melancholy, Sadness, Sorrow,
Antonyms: Cheer, Happiness, Joy,
Delectable
Meaning: Delightful to the taste or to the senses.
Synonyms: Adorable, Agreeable, Ambrosial, Appetizing, Charming, Choice, Dainty, Darling, Delicate, Delightful, Divine, Enticing, Exquisite, Gratifying, Heavenly, Inviting, Luscious, Lush, Palatable, Pleasant, Pleasurable, Rare, Sapid, Satisfying, Savory, Scrumptious, Tasty, Toothsome, Yummy,
Antonyms: Bad, Disagreeable, Distasteful, Horrible, Nauseating, Offensive, Poor, Repulsive, Sickening, Tasteless, Unappetizing, Unpleasant, Unsatisfying, Unsavory,
Delectation
Meaning: Delight.
Synonyms: Amusement, Elation, Enjoyment, Happiness, Joy, Pleasure, Rapture,
Antonyms: Depression, Dislike, Gloom, Hate, Hatred, Misery, Pain, Sadness, Sorrow, Unhappiness, Woe,
Deleterious
Meaning: Hurtful, morally or physically.
Synonyms: Bad, Destroying, Destructive, Detrimental, Hurtful, Injurious, Mischievous, Nocent, Pernicious, Ruining, Ruinous, Nocuous, Prejudicial,
Antonyms: Aiding, Assisting, Helpful,
Delicacy
Meaning: That which is agreeable to a fine taste.
Synonyms: Airiness, Debility, Diaphaneity, Elegance, Etherealness, Exquisiteness, Fragility, Frailness, Frailty, Infirmity, Lightness, Slenderness, Smoothness, Softness, Subtlety, Tenderness, Tenuity, Translucency, Transparency, Weakness,
Antonyms: Coarseness, Heaviness, Indelicacy, Inelegance, Robustness, Roughness, Strength,
Delineate
Meaning: To represent by sketch or diagram.
Deliquesce
Meaning: To dissolve gradually and become liquid by absorption of moisture from the air.
Synonyms: Dissolve, Flux, Liquefy, Thaw, Melt Away,
Delirious
Meaning: Raving.
Synonyms: Abba, Aberrant, Bewildered, Confused, Crazy, Demented, Deranged, Deviant, Deviate, Disordered, Distracted, Disturbed, Flipped, Hallucinatory, Incoherent, Insane, Irrational, Lunatic, Mad, Maniac, Maniacal, Manic, Rambling, Raving, Unreasonable, Unsettled, Wandering, Disarranged, Flipped Out, Lightheaded,
Antonyms: Balanced, Collected, Normal, Rational, Reasonable, Sane, Sound, Unhappy, Unexcited,
Delude
Meaning: To mislead the mind or judgment of.
Synonyms: Beguile, Betray, Bluff, Caboodle, Cheat, Con, Cozen, Dupe, Gull, Hoax, Hoodwink, Jive, Juggle, Misguide, Mislead, Mousetrap, Outfox, Snow, Sucker, Trick, Take In, String Along, Illude, Do A Number On, Disinform, Lead Up Garden Path, Play Trick On,
Antonyms: Be Honest, Be Truthful,
Deluge
Meaning: To overwhelm with a flood of water.
Synonyms: Avalanche, Barrage, Cataclysm, Cataract, Drencher, Flux, Inundation, Niagara, Overflowing, Pour, Rush, Spate, Torrent, Overrunning,
Antonyms: Dehydrate, Dry, Underwhelm,
Delusion
Meaning: Mistaken conviction, especially when more or less enduring.
Synonyms: Apparition, Blunder, Casuistry, Chicanery, Daydream, Deception, Deceptiveness, Dream, Error, Fallacy, Fancy, Fantasy, Figment, Ghost, Hallucination, Illusion, Lapse, Mirage, Misapprehension, Mistake, Oversight, Phantasm, Phantom, Shade, Speciousness, Spuriousness, Trickery, Trip, Vision, Head Trip, Pipe Dream, False Impression, Ignis Fatuus, Optical Illusion, Eidolon,
Antonyms: Accuracy, Actuality, Being, Certainty, Correction, Fact, Fix, Honesty, Reality, Right, Success, Surety, Truth,
Demagnetize
Meaning: To deprive (a magnet) of magnetism.
Demagogue
Meaning: An unprincipled politician.
Synonyms: Agitator, Fanatic, Firebrand, Hothead, Incendiary, Inciter, Inflamer, Instigator, Politician, Radical, Rebel, Revolutionary, Troublemaker, Fomenter, Soapbox Orator,
Demeanor
Meaning: Deportment.
Synonyms: Address, Air, Attitude, Bearing, Carriage, Comportment, Conduct, Deportment, Disposition, Mien, Poise, Port, Set, Presence,
Demented
Meaning: Insane.
Synonyms: Bananas, Bemused, Daft, Delirious, Deranged, Distracted, Distraught, Foolish, Frenzied, Fruity, Hysterical, Idiotic, Lunatic, Mad, Maniac, Maniacal, Manic, Schizoid, Unbalanced, Unglued, Unsound, Whacko, Psycho, Flipped Out, Psychotic, Psychopathic, In The Ozone, Nutty As A Fruitcake, Crackbrained,
Antonyms: Balanced, Calm, Ok, Rational, Reasonable, Sane, Sensible,
Demerit
Meaning: A mark for failure or bad conduct.
Synonyms: Punishment, Bad Mark, Loss Of Credit, Loss Of Points,
Demise
Meaning: Death.
Synonyms: Annihilation, Collapse, Curtains, Decease, Departure, Dissolution, Downfall, Dying, End, Ending, Expiration, Extinction, Failure, Fall, Passing, Quietus, Ruin, Silence, Sleep, Termination, Lights Out, Final Thrill, Last Out, Last Roundup,
Antonyms: Accomplishment, Beginning, Birth, Commencement, Construction, Creation, Opening, Rise, Start, Success,
Demolish
Meaning: To annihilate.
Synonyms: Annihilate, Break, Bulldoze, Burst, Crack, Crush, Decimate, Defeat, Devastate, Devour, Dilapidate, Dismantle, Eat, Flatten, Level, Obliterate, Overthrow, Overturn, Raze, Ruin, Sink, Smash, Torpedo, Total, Trash, Undo, Wax, Wrack, Wreck, Take Out, Pulverize, Tear Down, Put Away, Gobble Up, Knock Down, Take Apart, Wipe Off Map, Put In Toilet,
Antonyms: Build, Construct, Create, Fasten, Fix, Help, Lose, Mend, Raise, Rebuild, Repair, Restore, Strengthen, Surrender, Produce,
Demonstrable
Meaning: Capable of positive proof.
Synonyms: Ascertainable, Attestable, Axiomatic, Certain, Conclusive, Deducible, Evincible, Incontrovertible, Indubitable, Inferable, Irrefutable, Obvious, Palpable, Positive, Undeniable, Unmistakable, Verifiable,
Antonyms: Distorted, Doubtful, Indefinite, Obscure, Uncertain, Unverifiable, Vague,
Demonstrate
Meaning: To prove indubitably.
Synonyms: Authenticate, Determine, Establish, Evidence, Evince, Exhibit, Expose, Flaunt, Indicate, Manifest, Test, Try, Validate, Make Out, Prove, Trot Out, Roll Out, Make Evident, Testify To,
Antonyms: Conceal, Confuse, Cover, Disprove, Distort, Falsify, Hide, Misrepresent,
Demurrage
Meaning: the detention of a vessel beyond the specified time of sailing.
Dendroid
Meaning: Like a tree.
Dendrology
Meaning: The natural history of trees.
Synonyms: Anatomy, Cytology, Ecology, Genetics, Horticulture, Morphology, Pathology, Physiology, Phytology, Taxonomy, Pomology, Floristics, Natural History, Phytogeography, Study Of Flora, Study Of Vegetation,
Denizen
Meaning: nhabitant.
Synonyms: Citizen, Dweller, Habitant, Inhabitant, Inhabiter, Liver, National, Native, Occupant, Subject, Indweller, Resider,
Antonyms: Alien, Foreigner, Immigrant,
Denominate
Meaning: To give a name or epithet to.
Synonyms: Call, Christen, Designate, Dub, Entitle, Label, Title,
Antonyms:
Denomination
Meaning: A body of Christians united by a common faith and form of worship and discipline.
Synonyms: Church, Communion, Connection, Creed, Cult, Faith, Group, Persuasion, Religion, School, Sect,
Antonyms: Agnosticism, Atheism, Disbelief,
Denominator
Meaning: Part of a fraction which expresses the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided.
Denote
Meaning: To designate by word or mark.
Synonyms: Announce, Argue, Bespeak, Betoken, Connote, Evidence, Express, Finger, Flash, Imply, Import, Indicate, Insinuate, Intend, Make, Mark, Peg, Show, Signify, Spell, Symbol, Symbolize, Tab, Tag, Typify, Stand For, Put Finger On, Prove, Add Up, Put Down For, Hang Sign On,
Antonyms: Conceal, Deny, Disprove, Hide, Ignore, Refuse, Refute, Veto, Withhold, Leave Alone,
Denouement
Meaning: That part of a play or story in which the mystery is cleared up.
Synonyms: Climax, Close, Completion, Conclusion, Culmination, End, Finale, Resolution, Windup, Final Curtain, Last Act,
Antonyms: Beginning, Commencement, Opening, Start,
Denounce
Meaning: To point out or publicly accuse as deserving of punishment, censure, or odium.
Synonyms: Accuse, Adjudicate, Arraign, Blacklist, Blame, Boycott, Brand, Castigate, Censure, Charge, Criticize, Damn, Declaim, Decry, Derogate, Excoriate, Expose, Finger, Impeach, Implicate, Impugn, Incriminate, Indict, Knock, Ostracize, Rap, Rat, Rebuke, Reprehend, Reproach, Reprobate, Reprove, Revile, Scold, Skin, Smear, Stigmatize, Threaten, Upbraid, Vilify, Vituperate, Prosecute, Proscribe,
Antonyms: Allow, Applaud, Approve, Commend, Compliment, Cover, Exalt, Exculpate, Exonerate, Flatter, Free, Ignore, Laud, Praise, Welcome,
Dentifrice
Meaning: Any preparation used for cleaning the teeth.
Denude
Meaning: To strip the covering from.
Synonyms: Bare, Disrobe, Expose, Fleece, Peel, Uncover, Undress, Lay Bare,
Antonyms: Clothe, Conceal, Cover, Hide,
Denunciation
Meaning: The act of declaring an action or person worthy of reprobation or punishment.
Deplete
Meaning: To reduce or lessen, as by use, exhaustion, or waste.
Synonyms: Bankrupt, Bleed, Decrease, Diminish, Drain, Draw, Empty, Evacuate, Expend, Finish, Impoverish, Lessen, Milk, Reduce, Sap, Spend, Squander, Undermine, Waste, Weaken, Use Up, Wash Up, Dry Up, Suck Dry, Dig Into,
Antonyms: Add, Augment, Create, Develop, Enlarge, Expand, Extend, Fill, Give, Grow, Hoard, Increase, Raise, Save, Strengthen,
Deplorable
Meaning: Contemptible.
Synonyms: Afflictive, Awful, Blameworthy, Bummer, Calamitous, Dire, Dirty, Disastrous, Disgraceful, Dishonorable, Disreputable, Distressing, Dolorous, Dreadful, Execrable, Faulty, Grievous, Grim, Heartbreaking, Heartrending, Intolerable, Lamentable, Lousy, Melancholy, Miserable, Mournful, Opprobrious, Overwhelming, Poor, Regrettable, Reprehensible, Rotten, Sad, Scandalous, Sickening, Stinking, Terrible, Tragic, Unbearable, Unsatisfactory, Woeful, Wretched,
Antonyms: Acceptable, Bearable, Blessed, Cheerful, Delightful, Excellent, Fortunate, Good, Happy, Lucky, Nice, Pleasant, Respectable, Satisfactory, Shameless, Successful, Tolerable, Wonderful,
Deplore
Meaning: To regard with grief or sorrow.
Synonyms: Abhor, Bemoan, Bewail, Censure, Complain, Cry, Denounce, Deprecate, Hate, Hurt, Lament, Moan, Mourn, Repent, Rue, Weep, Take On, Carry On, Be Against, Disapprove Of, Grieve For, Sing The Blues, Sorrow Over,
Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Delight, Endorse, Laud, Praise, Rejoice, Revel, Be Happy,
Deponent
Meaning: Laying down.
Synonyms: Affiant, Attestant, Attester, Attestor, Deposer, Testifier,
Depopulate
Meaning: To remove the inhabitants from.
Synonyms: Depredate, Desecrate, Despoil, Devastate, Devour, Pillage, Plunder, Ruin, Sack, Waste, Lay Low, Lay Waste, Spoliate,
Antonyms: Build, Construct, Create, Improve, Save, Protect,
Deport
Meaning: To take or send away forcibly, as to a penal colony.
Synonyms: Dismiss, Displace, Exile, Expatriate, Expel, Extradite, Oust, Relegate, Transport, Ship Out, Cast Out, Expulse,
Antonyms: Allow, Hold, Keep, Permit, Stay, Welcome, Take In,
Deportment
Meaning: Demeanor.
Synonyms: Actions, Address, Air, Appearance, Aspect, Bearing, Behavior, Cast, Comportment, Conduct, Demeanor, Mien, Port, Posture, Set, Stance,
Deposition
Meaning: Testimony legally taken on interrogatories and reduced to writing, for use as evidence in court.
Synonyms: Degradation, Discharge, Dismissal, Displacement, Ejection, Impeachment, Overthrow, Removal, Unfrocking,
Antonyms: Employment, Hiring, Retention,
Depositor
Meaning: One who makes a deposit, or has an amount deposited.
Depository
Meaning: A place where anything is kept in safety.
Synonyms: Archive, Arsenal, Bank, Bunker, Cache, Collection, Depot, Gallery, Magazine, Museum, Repertory, Repository, Safe, Store, Storehouse, Tomb, Vault, Warehouse,
Deprave
Meaning: To render bad, especially morally bad.
Synonyms: Bastardize, Bestialize, Brutalize, Debase, Debauch, Degrade, Demoralize, Pervert, Seduce, Subvert, Vitiate, Warp,
Antonyms: Clean, Elevate, Ennoble, Honor, Improve, Moralize, Praise, Straighten, Upgrade, Value, Purify,
Deprecate
Meaning: To express disapproval or regret for, with hope for the opposite.
Synonyms: Depreciate, Derogate, Detract, Discommend, Discountenance, Disesteem, Disfavor, Disparage, Expostulate, Frown, Object, Rip, Take Dim View Of, Take Exception To, Put Down, Run Down, Take Down, Cut Down To Size, Disapprove Of, Not Go For, Poor Mouth,
Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Endorse, Increase, Laud, Praise, Sanction, Build Up,
Depreciate
Meaning: To lessen the worth of.
Synonyms: Abate, Cheapen, Decay, Decrease, Decry, Deflate, Depress, Deteriorate, Diminish, Downgrade, Drop, Dwindle, Erode, Fall, Lessen, Lower, Reduce, Soften, Underrate, Undervalue, Worsen, Write Off, Write Down,
Antonyms: Approve, Ascend, Build, Commend, Compliment, Construct, Develop, Enhance, Enlarge, Exalt, Expand, Extend, Grow, Improve, Increase, Laud, Overrate, Praise, Raise, Rate, Recommend, Rise, Strengthen, Upgrade, Win, Gain Value,
Depreciation
Meaning: A lowering in value or an underrating in worth.
Synonyms: Deflation, Fall, Reduction, Slump, Accounting Allowance, Loss Of Value,
Antonyms: Increase,
Depress
Meaning: To press down.
Synonyms: Abase, Afflict, Beat, Bother, Bug, Chill, Cow, Damp, Dampen, Darken, Daunt, Debase, Debilitate, Degrade, Desolate, Discourage, Dishearten, Dismay, Dispirit, Distress, Disturb, Drag, Drain, Dull, Enervate, Faze, Lower, Mock, Mortify, Perturb, Reduce, Sadden, Sap, Scorn, Slow, Torment, Trouble, Upset, Weaken, Weary, Press, Devitalize, Weigh Down,
Antonyms: Activate, Admire, Aid, Approve, Assist, Calm, Cheer, Comfort, Delight, Elevate, Encourage, Energize, Exalt, Excite, Flatter, Hearten, Help, Honor, Improve, Increase, Inspirit, Invigorate, Lift, Order, Please, Praise, Raise, Soothe, Stimulate, Strengthen, Upgrade, Uplift, Make Happy, Push Up,
Depression
Meaning: A falling of the spirits.
Synonyms: Abasement, Abjection, Abjectness, Bleakness, Bummer, Cheerlessness, Dejection, Desolation, Desperation, Despondency, Disconsolation, Discouragement, Dispiritedness, Distress, Dole, Dolor, Dreariness, Dullness, Dumps, Ennui, Gloom, Gloominess, Hopelessness, Lowness, Melancholia, Melancholy, Misery, Mortification, Qualm, Sadness, Sorrow, Trouble, Unhappiness, Vapors, Woefulness, Worry, Downheartedness, Dolefulness, Blue Funk, Blahs, Heaviness Of Heart,
Antonyms: Advantage, Benefit, Blessing, Bulge, Cheer, Cheerfulness, Comfort, Contentedness, Contentment, Convexity, Encouragement, Gladness, Happiness, Hope, Hopefulness, Joy, Liveliness, Peace, Pleasure, Recovery, Surge, Protuberance,
Depth
Meaning: Deepness.
Synonyms: Base, Bottom, Declination, Deepness, Draft, Drop, Expanse, Extent, Intensity, Lowness, Measure, Measurement, Pit, Pitch, Remoteness, Sounding, Profundity, Profoundness, Lower Register,
Antonyms: Height, Mountain,
Derelict
Meaning: Neglectful of obligation.
Synonyms: Behindhand, Delinquent, Disregardful, Irresponsible, Lax, Regardless, Remiss, Slack, Unreliable, Untrustworthy, Undependable,
Antonyms: Careful, Caring, Improved, Populated,
Deride
Meaning: To ridicule.
Synonyms: Banter, Chaff, Contemn, Detract, Dis, Disdain, Disparage, Flout, Gibe, Jeer, Jolly, Kid, Knock, Lout, Mock, Pan, Quiz, Rag, Rally, Rib, Ridicule, Roast, Scoff, Scorn, Slam, Sneer, Taunt, Twit, Put Down, Dump On, Laugh At, Do A Number On, Razz,
Antonyms: Admire, Approve, Commend, Compliment, Flatter, Praise, Respect, Revere,
Derisible
Meaning: subject to or deserving of derision; ridiculous
Derision
Meaning: Ridicule.
Synonyms: Brickbat, Butt, Comeback, Contempt, Contumely, Crack, Dig, Disdain, Disparagement, Dump, Jab, Jest, Joke, Laughter, Mockery, Pilgarlic, Raillery, Ridicule, Satire, Scoffing, Scorn, Slam, Slap, Sneering, Bronx Cheer, Parting Shot, Backhanded Compliment, Object Of Ridicule,
Antonyms: Admiration, Adulation, Approval, Commendation, Compliment, Flattery, Love, Praise, Respect,
Derivation
Meaning: That process by which a word is traced from its original root or primitive form and meaning.
Synonyms: Ancestry, Basis, Beginning, Descent, Etymology, Foundation, Genealogy, Inception, Origin, Well, Wellspring, Provenance, Whence It Came,
Antonyms: Completion, Conclusion, Consequence, Effect, End, Ending, Finish, Goal, Outcome, Outgrowth, Result, Termination,
Derivative
Meaning: Coming or acquired from some origin.
Synonyms: Acquired, Ancestral, Caused, Cognate, Connate, Copied, Evolved, Hereditary, Imitative, Inferential, Inferred, Obtained, Plagiarized, Rehashed, Secondary, Secondhand, Subordinate, Unoriginal, Uninventive, Procured, Coming From, Not Original, Plagiaristic,
Antonyms: Important, Inventive, Original, Superior, Unique, Unborrowed,
Derive
Meaning: To deduce, as from a premise.
Synonyms: Acquire, Arrive, Assume, Collect, Determine, Develop, Draw, Educe, Elaborate, Elicit, Evolve, Excogitate, Extract, Follow, Formulate, Gain, Gather, Get, Glean, Infer, Judge, Make, Obtain, Reach, Receive, Trace, Make Out, Procure, Put Together, Work Out,
Antonyms: Create, Decrease, Depart, Discourage, Disregard, Dissuade, Doubt, Fail, Forfeit, Give, Go, Halt, Ignore, Invent, Leave, Lose, Miss, Misunderstand, Pass, Stop,
Dermatology
Meaning: To deduce, as from a premise.
Derrick
Meaning: An apparatus for hoisting and swinging great weights.
Synonyms: Hoist, Lift, Machine, Rig,
