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Dere

/dɪə/ · noun

Meaning

(obsolete, dialectal) Hurt; harm; injury..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (obsolete, dialectal) Hurt; harm; injury.
  2. (transitive, obsolete) To hurt; harm; injure; wound.
  3. (transitive, obsolete) To annoy, trouble, grieve.
  4. Pronunciation spelling of there.

Example Sentences

She did him dere.

Synonyms for dere

injurywoundscathscathelesionderedamageabuseannoybewounddamnifydo damage todo fordo illdo violence toforworkgrieveharmharrowhurtinjuremaulmisdoput someone in hospitalscaithvulneratewetacheafflictaggrieve

Antonyms for dere

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does dere mean?

Dere means (obsolete, dialectal) Hurt; harm; injury..

What is a synonym for dere?

Common synonyms include injury, wound, scath, scathe.

What is the opposite of dere?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use dere in a sentence?

She did him dere.

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