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daahlingElongation of dahling.dabblersplural of dabblerdabblingpresent participle and gerund of dabbledabchickA small grebe, little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis).daboecia(botany) Any of the genus Daboecia of evergreen shrubs related to heather.dacelikeResembling or characteristic of a dace.dacetineRelating to the leafcutter ants of the tribe Dacetini.dacoiteeObsolete spelling of dacoity.dacryoma(medicine) A tumorlike swelling due to obstruction of the lacrimal duct.dacryopsAn excess of tears in the eyedactylar(poetry) Pertaining to dactyl; dactylic.dactylic(prosody) of or consisting of dactyls.dactylusSynonym of dactyl (“type of metrical foot”).dadagiri(India) goondaism; gang rule; intimidating behavior.dadblameAlternative form of dad-blamed.daddocky(UK, dialect) rotten; decayed (of wood)daddyish(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a father; paternal.daedaliaMiscellaneous items of an especially complex, intricate, ingenious (etc.) naturedaemonicArchaic spelling of demonic.daffadarAlternative form of dafadar.daffadilObsolete spelling of daffodil.daffodilA brilliant yellow color, like that of a daffodil.daftlike(UK, regional) Daft; foolish.daftnessProperty of being daft.daftsome(uncommon) Characterized by daft.daggeredWearing or carrying a dagger.daggiestsuperlative form of daggy: most daggydaggingsdags; dangling locks of sheep wool matted with dungdagglingpresent participle and gerund of daggledagnasty(slang) Extremely distasteful; horrible.dagswain(obsolete) A coarse woollen fabric made of daglocks, used for stuffing mattresses and furniture.dagwoodsplural of dagwooddahabeahAlternative form of dahabieh.dahabiahAlternative form of dahabieh.dahabiehA traditional Egyptian sailing-boat.dahabiyaAlternative form of dahabieh.dahllite(mineralogy) A form of calcium phosphate that has a structure similar to that of the mineral part of bones and teethdahshalaAlternative form of dahsala.daidzein(organic chemistry) A particular isoflavone.daimonesplural of daimondaimonicIn the way of a daimon; befitting a demon; fiendish.daintiercomparative form of dainty: more daintydaintiesplural of daintydaintify(transitive, rare) To make (something) dainty.daintilyIn a dainty manner, delicately.daintrel(obsolete) A delicacy.daiquiriA cocktail of rum, lemon or lime juice and sugar, sometimes with fruit added.dairyingSynonym of dairy farming.dairymanA man who works in a dairy, as:dairymenplural of dairymandaishikiAlternative form of dashiki.dakerhenAlternative form of daker-hen.daktarin(medicine) Synonym of miconazole.daladala(Tanzania) Synonym of shared taxi.dalatiid(zoology) Any member of the shark family Dalatiidae.dalcerid(zoology) Any in the family Dalceridae of moths.daleside(UK, often attributive) The side of a dale.dalesmanA person from the Yorkshire Dales, or sometimes a person from Lakeland.dalesmenplural of dalesmandalianceObsolete spelling of dalliance.dalliersplural of dallierdallyingpresent participle and gerund of dallydalmaticA long wide-sleeved tunic, which serves as a liturgical vestment in the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches and is worn by a deacon at the Eucharist or Mass and, although infrequently, by bishops as an undergarment above the alb.daloxateSynonym of medoxomil.daltonicSuffering from Daltonism; colour blind, especially red-green colour blind.daluwangmulberry bark, traditionally used in Java to make paper and clothing.damagingCausing damage; harmful, injurious.damaliskAny antelope of the genus Damaliscus.damascusEllipsis of Damascus steel.damaskedsimple past and past participle of damaskdamaskenAlternative form of damascene.damaskinAlternative form of damascene.damassinA kind of modified damask or brocade, having flowered patterns in gold or silver thread.dambreak(rare, nonstandard) dam failuredamburstSynonym of dam failure.damehoodThe fact or condition of being a dame.damewortdame's rocket (Hesperis matronalis).dammableThat can be dammed.damnableCapable of being damned.damnablyIn a damnable manner.damndestAlternative form of damnedest.damnfool(informal, sometimes vulgar) Contemptibly foolish.damnific(archaic) Causing loss or harm; injurious.damoiselObsolete spelling of damsel.damosellObsolete spelling of damsel.damoselsplural of damoseldampableCapable of being damped.dampenedsimple past and past participle of dampendampenerA device that moistens or dampens something.damplateAlternative form of dam plate.damplessFree from damp; dry.dampnessModerate humidity; moisture; moistness; the state or quality of being damp.dampsomeCharacterised or marked by dampnessdampukht(cooking) Alternative form of dumpoked.danaidesplural of danaidedanalite(mineralogy) An isometric-hextetrahedral mineral containing beryllium, iron, oxygen, silicon, and sulfur.danbaite(mineralogy) An isometric mineral containing copper and zinc.danbuoysplural of danbuoydancableMisspelling of danceable.dancepop(music) A popular music subgenre that originated in the late 1970s to early 1980s, intended for nightclubs and contemporary hit radio.dancerly(dance) Proper to or characteristic of a dancerdancette(heraldry) A zigzag or indented line or figure.dancettyAlternative form of dancetté.danciestsuperlative form of dancy: most dancydanderedsimple past and past participle of danderdandererOne who danders.dandicalObsolete form of dandiacal (“like a dandy”).dandlingpresent participle and gerund of dandledandriffArchaic spelling of dandruff.dandruffscaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp; Pityriasis capitisdandydomThe realm or sphere of dandies.dandyess(obsolete) A female dandy.dandyishCharacteristic of or resembling the style of a dandy.dandyismThe manners and dress of a dandy.dandyize(archaic) To make, or to act, like a dandy; to dandify.danegeldAlternative letter-case form of Danegeld.daneweedSynonym of danewort (“the plant Sambucus ebulus”).danewortA European dwarf version of the elder, Sambucus ebulus, that has a bad smelldanglersplural of danglerdanglingSuspended from above.danicizeAlternative letter-case form of Danicize.danioninAny of a group of small minnow-like cyprinid fishdanishesplural of danishdanknessThe state or quality of being dank.danksomeCharacterised or marked by danknessdansband(music) A genre of Swedish popular music influenced by rock and roll, schlager and other styles.danseursplural of danseurdanseuseA female dancerdanshiki(uncommon) Alternative form of dashiki.danthronAlternative form of dantron.dapediidAny extinct fish of the family Dapediidaedaphnane(organic chemistry) Any of a family of diterpenes, isolated from Daphne genkwa, some of which induce apoptosis.daphniasplural of daphniadaphniid(zoology) Any water flea of the family Daphniidaedaphnite(mineralogy) Synonym of chamosite.dapperlyIn a dapper way.dapplingpresent participle and gerund of dappledapsonesplural of dapsonedarboukaAlternative spelling of darbuka.darbukahAlternative spelling of darbuka.daresomeCharacterised or marked by daringdargsman(in Scotland and northern English dialects) A day laborer.daringlyIn a daring mannerdariolesplural of darioledarkcore(music) A subgenre of jungle music with morbid, horror-based themes.darkenedsimple past and past participle of darkendarkenerOne who or that which darkens.darkeyesplural of darkeyedarkfallThe time of day when it becomes dark.darklingIn the dark; in obscurity.darkmans(obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) The night.darkness(uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.darkroom(photography) A dark room, where photographs are developed.darkside(countable) The side of something that is in darkness or unlit, or has less illumination.darkskinA black person who has relatively dark-coloured skin.darksome(literary, poetic) Characterized by darkness; gloomy, obscure.darktown(US, dated) An African-American area of a city, especially in the American South.darkwardToward the dark.darkwave(music) A musical movement that originated in the late 1970s, combining elements of new wave and gothic rock with dark, thoughtful lyrics and an undertone of sorrow.darlingsplural of darlingdarnableCapable of being repaired by darning.darndestAlternative spelling of darnedest.darnfool(euphemistic) Alternative form of damnfool.daroghahAlternative form of daroga.darraignObsolete spelling of deraign.darrayneObsolete spelling of deraign.darshanaAlternative form of darshan.darshansplural of darshandartballA game in which darts are thrown at a large board resembling a baseball field with areas denoting bases.dartfishAny fish of the subfamily Ptereleotrinae of the perciform (or gobiiform) family Microdesmidae.dartlikeResembling a dart.dartrous(medicine, obsolete) Relating to, or suffering from, tetter (any of various pustular skin conditions); herpetic.dartsmanA person who throws darts.darughah(Persia) A tribal or city prefect or magistrate.darwayshArchaic form of dervish.dashedlydamnably; confoundedlydasheensplural of dasheendashikisplural of dashikidashlikeResembling a typographical dash.dashpotsplural of dashpotdastardsplural of dastarddastardy(archaic) dastardly behaviourdasyatid(zoology) Any fish in the family Dasyatidae; a stingray.dasyclad(zoology) Any of the order Dasycladales of green algae.dasyuresplural of dasyuredasyuridA member of the family Dasyuridae, comprising carnivorous marsupials.databack(photography) A mechanism for imprinting the date and time onto film.databankA database (collection of organized information in a regular structure)database(computing) A set of tables and other objects (queries, reports, forms) in the form of a structured data set.databendTo manipulate a digital image by editing the underlying data in a tool not intended for the purpose, producing glitchy results.databookA handbook containing data or statistics.datacastA broadcast stream of data.datacomsdata communicationsdatacubeAlternative form of data cube.datafile(computing) A computer file that stores data for use by an application or system.dataflowAlternative spelling of data flow.datagram(networking) A packet of data passed across a network.datalikeResembling or characteristic of data.datalink(computing) The protocol layer that transfers data between adjacent network nodes in a wide area network or between nodes on the same local area network segment.datallerAlternative form of dataler.datalogyThe field of computer science.datamartAlternative form of data mart.datamineTo research or analyze software data, especially looking for hidden content in video games.datamoshTo intentionally corrupt a digital video, creating a surreal effect.datapath(computing) Alternative form of data path.datarateAlternative form of data rate.dataratiPeople with a professional or otherwise profound interest in data, considered as a class; data analysts, statisticians.datariesplural of datarydatasetsplural of datasetdatathon(informal, programming) A kind of hackathon focusing on the use of large data sets.datatypeAlternative spelling of data type.datazoneA (typically small) geographic area for which statistics are available or are collected.dateableThat may be ascribed a date or age.datebookA book in which appointments are kept, each listed beside the day when it occurs.datelessOut of one's head; deranged.datelikeResembling or characteristic of a date (the fruit).datelineTo attach a dateline to a particular document.datemarkA marking that indicates a date.datepalmAlternative spelling of date palm.datetime(programming) A variable or data type that can hold both date and time components.datewise(chiefly India) In terms of dates; chronological.datiscin(biochemistry) A white crystalline glucoside extracted from bastard hemp (Datisca cannabina).dativize(transitive, grammar) To convert to a dative form.datolite(mineralogy) A borosilicate of lime commonly occurring in glassy, greenish crystals, with the chemical formula CaBSiO₄(OH).daturine(organic chemistry, archaic) atropinedaturismPoisoning from hyoscyamine and scopolamine present in thorn apple and similar plants (of genus Datura).daubable(of a substance) Capable of being daubed, or painted onto a surface.daubsterA dauber (unskillful painter).daughterOne’s female offspring.daugtherMisspelling of daughter.dauntingDiscouraging; inspiring fear.dauphineThe wife of the dauphin; dauphiness.dauphinsplural of dauphindaurinolAn arylnaphthalene lignan that is a potential anticancer agentdavanite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal colorless mineral containing oxygen, potassium, silicon, and titanium.davanone(organic chemistry) Amy of several ketones, derived from tetrahydrofuran, that are used in perfumesdaveningpresent participle and gerund of davendavidite(mineralogy) A particular mineral.dawadawaThe condiment sumbala.dawdlersplural of dawdlerdawdlinggerund of dawdle: the act of one who dawdles.dawghtorObsolete form of daughter.dawnlessWithout a dawn.dawnlikeResembling dawn or some aspect of it.dawntimeThe time of dawn.dayawismSynonym of anitism.dayboard(nautical) A shape affixed to the top of a sea mark or other aid to navigation (ATON) to indicate its status by day.daybooksplural of daybookdaybreakThe beginning of the day; the first moment of daylight.daycarerA daycare worker.daycaresplural of daycaredaycoach(US, rail transport) A normal railway car with seats, but no sleeping arrangements.daydreamA spontaneous series of thoughts while awake not connected to immediate reality.daygirlsplural of daygirldaylightThe natural light that is ambient in daytime, being mostly sunlight (both direct and indirect, on either sunny days or cloudy days).dayshiftAlternative spelling of day shift.daysidesplural of daysidedaysightnight blindnessdayslongLasting several or many days.daytalerAlternative form of dataler.daytimer(US, radio) An AM radio station that is only allowed to broadcast during the daytime.daytimesplural of daytimedaytradeAlternative form of day trade.daytripsplural of daytripdaywatchA watch or vigil kept during the day.dayyoothAlternative form of dayouth.dazinessThe state or quality of being dazy.dazzlersplural of dazzlerdazzlingpresent participle and gerund of dazzledeaccent(transitive, phonetics) To remove the accent or stress from (a syllable).deaccess(transitive, medicine) To flush and close (a port (medical appliance)).deaconalRelating to a deacon; diaconal.deaconedsimple past and past participle of deacondeaconlyResembling or befitting a deacon.deadbandThe range through which an input can be varied without initiating an observable response. Deadband is usually expressed in percent of span.deadbeatA person who defaults on debts.deadblow(chiefly attributive) A hammer or mallet designed to minimize rebound from the surface being struck, useful in precision work and in tight locations.deadboltThe part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged.deadborn(dated, rare) Stillborn.deadcake(historical) A small cake or cookie served at a funeral in Dutch-settled colonial New York, often inscribed with the initials of the deceased.deadcart(historical) A cart for transporting the bodies of the dead in times of plague.deadenedsimple past and past participle of deadendeadenerSomething that deadens.deadeyesplural of deadeyedeadfall(uncountable, Canada, US) Coarse woody debris; deadwood.deadfoldAbility of a packaging material to retain a fold or to stay folded.deadhangAlternative form of dead hang.deadheadA person either admitted to a theatrical or musical performance without charge, or paid to attend.deadhereTo detach (from)deaditor(Internet slang) A person who edits information related to a recent death, especially on biographical pages on wikis such as Wikipedia.deadlandWasteland; a desert or other place that does not support life.deadlegsplural of deadlegdeadliercomparative form of deadly: more deadlydeadlift(weightlifting) A weight training exercise where one lifts a loaded barbell off the ground from a stabilized bent-over position.deadlikeSynonym of deathlike.deadlilyIn a deadly manner.deadlineA time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.deadlink(Internet) A dead link.deadloadAlternative form of dead load.deadlockA standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.deadmelt(metallurgy) To melt steel at high temperatures in order to deoxidize it.deadname(neologism, especially LGBTQ) A previous name of a person (especially a transgender person) who has since changed their name.deadness(philosophy) The state of not being alive; lifelessness.deadnutsAlternative form of dead-nuts.deadpool(business, informal, ambitransitive) Of a company or project, to fail, to shut down, or to go bankrupt.deadrise(nautical) The angle between a horizontal line drawn from the keel and the angle of the garboard and its attachment to the keel.deadsorbTo remove material that has accumulated at or near a surfacedeadspotAlternative form of dead spot.deadtimeThe time between a change in a signal and the response to that change.deadwoodDead branches or wood on a tree, or coarse woody debris.deadworkUnprofitable work that is necessary as a preliminary, e.g. preparing a mine before ore can be extracted.deadzoneAlternative form of dead zone.deaerateTo remove the air or gas from the interstices of something, such as a liquid or solid.deafenedsimple past and past participle of deafendeafenerOne who, or that which, deafens.deafmuteAlternative form of deaf-mute.deafnessThe condition of being deaf; the lack or loss of the ability to hear.dealableAble to be dealt.dealated(entomology) Having shed or lost its wings, usually in the normal course of its life cycle.dealbate(botany) Whitened; covered with an opaque white powder.dealfishA deep-sea ribbonfish of species Trachipterus arcticus, from the North Atlantic,dealingsRelations with others.dealwooddeal; wood that is relatively soft and easy to sawdeanshipThe position or role of a dean.dearbornA light four-wheeled wagon.dearlingObsolete form of darling .dearmourAlternative form of dearmor.dearnessThe quality of having great value or price.dearnful(obsolete) Alternative form of dernful.dearrest(transitive) To release (a person) from arrest.dearsomeCharacterised or marked by dearness; precious; costlydeassert(electronics) To remove a signal on a line.deathbedThe bed on which someone dies.deathbox(nonstandard, kenning) coffindeathdayThe day of a person's death, especially when viewed as being appointed by fate.deathfat(slang, sarcastic) Morbidly obese.deathfic(countable, fandom slang) A work of fan fiction centered around the death of a character.deathfulInvolving the danger of death; fatal, deadly.deathism(philosophy) The belief that death is natural, inevitable, or desirable.deathrayAlternative spelling of death ray.deattachSynonym of detach.deaurate(obsolete, transitive) To gild.debacarbA particular fungicide.debaclesplural of debacledebaggerA machine that tears open bags to remove the contents.debarkedsimple past and past participle of debarkdebarkerA machine that strips the bark from felled trees prior to sawing into logsdebasersplural of debaserdebasingpresent participle and gerund of debasedebatersplural of debaterdebatingpresent participle and gerund of debatedebation(nonstandard) Synonym of debating; debatedebiasedFrom which bias has been removeddebilism(psychology) A hereditary condition characterized by low intelligence in which one can understand words but not abstract concepts.debilityA state of physical or mental weakness.debitage(archaeology) The sharp-edged waste material that remains after creation of a stone tooldebitingpresent participle and gerund of debitdebitive(linguistics) Of or pertaining to the mood of a verb that expresses need or obligation (like English must, have to, should).debitter(transitive, biochemistry) To remove the bitterness from.deblouse(military) To untuck one's trousers from one's boots; unblouse.debobble(UK) To remove pilling from (a garment).debonairSuave, urbane and sophisticated.deboningpresent participle and gerund of debonedeborder(transitive, social sciences) to remove the borders fromdeboshedCorrupted; in a sorry state.debossedsimple past and past participle of debossdebouche(military, of a body of soldiers) To enter into battle.debranch(transitive) To remove the branches from.debreast(transitive) To remove the breasts from.debricinSynonym of ficain.debridedsimple past and past participle of debridedebrider(surgery) A device, used in ENT surgery, to remove polyps etc from the sinusesdebriticRelating to debrites.debtlikeResembling debt.debuffer(transitive) To remove a buffer from.debuggedsimple past and past participle of debugdebuggee(programming) A process or application being debugged.debugger(programming) A computer program that helps the user to test and debug other programs, by enabling their step-by-step execution controlled by the user, setting of breakpoints, and monitoring values of variables.debundleSynonym of unbundle.debunkedsimple past and past participle of debunkdebunkerSomeone who debunks.deburredsimple past and past participle of deburrdeburrerA device used for deburringdebussedsimple past and past participle of debusdebutantA person (especially a male) who débuts, or appears for the first time.debutard(slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) A young, wealthy person (especially a girl or woman) lacking in intelligence or common sense.debutingpresent participle and gerund of debutdecacore(computing, of a microprocessor) Composed of 10 cores.decacorn(finance) A private startup with a valuation of US$10 billion or greater.decadaryAlternative form of decadal.decadentCharacterized by moral or cultural decline.decadistA writer of a book divided into decades (ten parts).decadron(medicine) The glucocorticoid drug dexamethasonedecagingpresent participle and gerund of decagedecagram(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10¹ grams. Symbol: dagdecahemeA structure, on the surface of a bacterial cell, that mediates electron transportdecalage(aviation) The difference in angle of incidence of the two wings of a biplane.decalead(inorganic chemistry, in combination) Ten atoms of lead in a chemical compound.decaline(organic chemistry) A particular alkaloid found in plants of the family Lythraceae.decalogyA set of ten works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as ten individual works.decalone(organic chemistry) The bicyclic alicyclic ketone decahydro-1-naphthalenonedecamineThe antimicrobial agent 1,1'-decamethylenebis[4-aminoquinaldinium acetate].decampedsimple past and past participle of decampdecamperOne who decamps.decanary(obsolete) deanerydecanate(astrology) Face, one of three parts into which each zodiac sign is divided; a decan.decander(dated, botany) Any plant of the Decandria classdecangle(obsolete) A decagon.decanoicOf or pertaining to decanoic acid or its derivatives; capricdecanoin(organic chemistry) The triglyceride of decanoic acid; caprindecanone(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic ketone that has ten carbon atomsdecanoyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from decanoic acid by loss of the hydroxy groupdecantedsimple past and past participle of decantdecanterA vessel for decanting liquor.decapletAlternative form of decuplet.decapodsplural of decapoddecapped(genetics) Describing nucleic acid molecules from which a cap has been removeddecapperA device for removing caps.decarchy(politics) A government of ten people, especially (historical) various Greek councils of ten mendecatingpresent participle and gerund of decatedecatiseAlternative form of decatize.decatize(transitive) To steam something (typically a fabric) with the intention of uncurling it, giving it a lustre, or fixing a finish on it.decatoicOnly used in decatoic aciddecatronAlternative form of dekatron.decawattA unit of power equal to ten wattsdecayingpresent participle and gerund of decaydeceasedNo longer alive; dead.deceaser(law) One who deceases; a person who dies.deceasesplural of deceasedecedent(law, chiefly US) A dead person.deceivedsimple past and past participle of deceivedeceiverA person who lies or deceives.deceivesthird-person singular simple present indicative of deceivedecemfid(botany) Cleft into ten partsdecemuirObsolete form of decemvir.decemvirAny member of a decemvirate, a council or ruling body of 10 people, as the Venetian Council of Ten.decenaryOf or related to the number ten, (particularly) as a base of numeration.decennal(obsolete) Synonym of decennial, of or related to a 10-year period.decenniaplural of decenniumdecensor(transitive) To restore, recreate or reconstruct the objectionable content of a work.decenterAlternative spelling of decentre.decentlyIn a decent manner.decentreTo remove the centre from.deceptor(rare, nonstandard outside religion) A deceiver (weaver of deceptions).dechromeTo remove chromium plating (from)dechurch(transitive) To expel from membership of a congregation or church; to excommunicate.decibelsplural of decibeldecicoinOne tenth of a bitcoin.decidersplural of deciderdecidingThe act of making a decision.decidualof or relating to the deciduadecigram(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻¹ grams. Symbol: dgdecimalsplural of decimaldecimateTo destroy or remove one-tenth of (something).decimoleAn SI unit (symbol dmol) of amount of substance, equal to 10⁻¹ moles.decimvirMisspelling of decemvir.decinine(organic chemistry) A particular alkaloid found in plants of the family Lythraceae.decipher(transitive) To convert a code or cipher to plain text.decipium(obsolete) Proposed name for a chemical element isolated from samarskite, later found to be a mixture of samarium and other rare earth elements.decisionThe act of deciding.decisiveHaving the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.decisoryAble to decide or determine.deckhand(nautical) A member of the crew of a merchant ship who performs manual labour.deckhead(nautical) The underside of a deck (equivalent to a ceiling).deckingsplural of deckingdecklessWithout a deck.decklikeResembling or characteristic of a deck.decklistA list of the cards in a player's deck, in a collectible card game.deckloadAn amount of cargo carried on the deck of a ship.decksideOn the deck of a vessel.deckwardToward the deck of a ship.deckwiseKnowledgeable about working as a deckhand.declaimsthird-person singular simple present indicative of declaimdeclaireMisspelling of declare.declaredsimple past and past participle of declaredeclarer(bridge) The person who wins the bidding and so declares what suit will be trump.declaresthird-person singular simple present indicative of declaredeclasseAlternative form of déclassé.declawedsimple past and past participle of declawdeclense(grammar, rare) To decline (to inflect for case and number).declinalHaving a decline or slope.declinedsimple past and past participle of declinedeclinerOne who declines.declinesplural of declinedeclutchTo disengage the clutch on a vehicle or other engine with PTOdecocker(firearms) A device in certain firearms that uncocks the weapon.decocoon(biology, of an insect) To break out of its cocoon.decoctedsimple past and past participle of decoctdecodersplural of decoderdecodifySynonym of uncodify.decodine(organic chemistry) A particular alkaloid found in plants of the family Lythraceae.decodingAn instance of the translation of something (usually a message or other text) into a form more suitable for subsequent processing.decohere(physics) To cause, or to undergo decoherence.decologyMisspelling of decalogy.decolour(transitive) To deprive of colour; to bleach.decomino(geometry) A polyomino made up of ten squares.decommitTo withdraw from a commitment.decopunkA subset of the dieselpunk science fiction genre and aesthetic that incorporates Art Deco elements and other aspects of the technology, culture, and fashion of the 1920s-1930s.decorate(transitive) To furnish with decorations.decorousMarked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.decosideA particular steroid glycoside.decotoraA genre of Japanese big trucks, which are customized by their owner-operators into graphic and sculptural displays which also carry loads.decouple(ambitransitive) To unlink; to take apart or come apart.decoyingpresent participle and gerund of decoydecoymanA man employed in decoying wildfowl.decraterA machine for removing goods from crates.decreaseto become or make something smaller in amount, size, or degreedecrepidObsolete spelling of decrepit.decrepitWeakened or worn out from age or wear.decretalPertaining to a decree.decrunch(ambitransitive, computing) To decompress (data) previously compressed by crunching.decryingpresent participle and gerund of decrydecryptsthird-person singular simple present indicative of decryptdecubitiplural of decubitusdecupletA group of ten, particularlydecuriesplural of decurydecurion(historical) An officer in charge of ten men in the ancient Roman army.decurvedsimple past and past participle of decurvedecypherAlternative spelling of decipher.dedalousAlternative form of daedalous.dedendumThe difference between the radius of the pitch circle of a gear and its root circle.dedicandOne to whom something is dedicated.dedicantOne who dedicates something.dedicate(transitive) To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.dedition(obsolete) yielding, surrender.dedolent(obsolete) Feeling no compunction; apathetic.deducingpresent participle and gerund of deducededuciveMisspelling of deductivedeductedsimple past and past participle of deductdeducteeOne from whom tax is deducted.deductorOne who deducts something, particularly one who deducts tax from wages or deducts certain expenditures from payment of tax.dedushkaA Russian grandfather.dedusterA piece of cleaning equipment used to separate dust or other fine particles from another material.deedable(law) Able to be deeded.deedless(of real property) Of real property whose owners' claim is not evidence by formal record of ownership, such as a deed.deeksies(Geordie) Alternative spelling of deekies (“a quick look”).deemster(now dialectal, Isle of Man) A judge; one who pronounces sentence or doom.deepdrawThe act or result of deepdrawing.deepdrewsimple past of deepdrawdeepenedsimple past and past participle of deependeepenerOne who, or that which, deepens.deepfake(transitive) To create or turn into a deepfake; to impersonate someone with a deepfake.deepfeltFelt deeply; heartfelt.deepmostDeepest; at the greatest depth.deepnessThe state or quality of being deep (either physically or metaphorically)deepsomeCharacterised or marked by depth; deepdeepwell(often attributive) A bored well controlled by a submersible pump.deerfoldA fold or park for deer.deerfoodPlants that can be eaten by deer.deerhoodThe state or condition of being a deer.deerhornAntler from a deer.deerletsplural of deerletdeerlickA salt lick used by deer.deerlikeResembling or characteristic of a deer.deerlingA small, young, or baby deer; fawn.deermeatRare form of deer meat.deermiceplural of deermousedeernessThe state or quality of being a deer.deershit(vulgar) The excrement of a deer.deerskin(uncountable) Leather made from deer hide.deerweedThe vetch Acmispon glaberdeeryardAn area where deer congregate for shelter during the winter.deexcite(physics) To decrease the energy of somethingdefacingpresent participle and gerund of defacedefamate(transitive, nonstandard) To defame, libel, or slander.defamersplural of defamerdefamingpresent participle and gerund of defamedefamous(obsolete) defamatory; tending to defamedefangedsimple past and past participle of defangdefattedsimple past and past participle of defatdefaultsplural of defaultdefeatedSubjugated, beaten, overcome.defeaterOne who defeats.defecate(intransitive) To excrete feces from one's bowels.defectedsimple past and past participle of defectdefectorOne who defects.defencesplural of defencedefendedHaving defenses.defendeeOne who is defended.defenderSomeone who defends people or property.defendorObsolete form of defender.defensedsimple past and past participle of defensedefenserObsolete form of defender.defensesplural of defensedefensin(biochemistry) Any of a family of cysteine-rich proteins that are active against bacteria, fungi and virusesdefensorone who defends; a defenderdeferentShowing deference; deferential.deferralAn act of deferring, a deferment.deferredsimple past and past participle of deferdeferrerOne who defers or puts off.deferric(medicine) Removing iron.defferedMisspelling of deferred.defiableThat can be defied.defianceThe feeling, or spirit of being defiant.deficitsplural of deficitdefigure(nonstandard) to disfiguredefilade(transitive, military) To fortify (something) as a protection from enfilading fire.defilersplural of defilerdefilingpresent participle and gerund of defiledefilter(transitive) To process (filtered data) so as to reconstruct the original data.definingpresent participle and gerund of definedefiniteHaving distinct limits.definnedHaving had the fins removed.deflatedEmpty of all the air or gas that was or could be inside.deflaterAlternative form of deflator.deflatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of deflatedeflatorThat which deflates.deflectsthird-person singular simple present indicative of deflectdefleeceTo remove the fleece from.deflexedBent downward, as branches, leaves, or hairs.deflower(transitive) To take the virginity of (somebody), especially a woman or girl.defluentRunning downward; decurrent.defluous(obsolete) Flowing down; falling off.defoamerAny chemical agent used for defoaming; an antifoaming agent.defoggerSomething or someone that defogs.deforcer(obsolete) A deforciant.deforest(transitive) To clear (an area) of forest.deformat(transitive, computing) To remove the formatting from.deformedUnusual of shape; misshapen.deformerOne who, or that which, deforms.defraudeObsolete spelling of defraud.defraudsthird-person singular simple present indicative of defrauddefrayalThe act of defraying.defrayedsimple past and past participle of defraydefrayerOne who defrays; one who pays off expenses.defreeze(rare, nonstandard) To defrost, to unfreeze.defriend(social media, uncommon) To remove from one's list of friends (e.g. on a social networking website).defringe(transitive, computer graphics) To remove unwanted surrounding portions or speckles of colour from (an image).defroststhird-person singular simple present indicative of defrostdeftnessSkilfulness, being quick in action.defundedsimple past and past participle of defunddefunderOne who defunds something.defusingpresent participle and gerund of defusedefusion(proscribed) The act of defusing.degasify(transitive) To remove gas from.degassedsimple past and past participle of degasdegasserA device used to degas something.degassesthird-person singular simple present indicative of degasdegelify(very rare) To convert a gel into a free-flowing liquid.degender(intransitive, obsolete) To degenerate.degermedsimple past and past participle of degermdeglazerOne who or that which deglazes.degludecEllipsis of insulin degludec.degomble(Antarctica) To remove accreted snow before entering a building.degradedFeeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect.degraderOne who, or that which, degrades.degradesthird-person singular simple present indicative of degradedegrease(transitive) To remove grease from something.degrowthA negative growth (i.e. a reduction) of an economy or a population.deguelinA rotenone derivative and naturally-occurring insecticide.degummedsimple past and past participle of degumdegummerA gum-removing agent.degunker(informal) Something that removes gunk.degustedsimple past and past participle of degustdehackerA machine used in brick plants to unload kiln cars and stack brick.dehairerSomething or someone that removes hair.deharden(ambitransitive) To make or become less hard (resistant to pressure).dehestanAn administrative division of Iran.dehiscedsimple past and past participle of dehiscedehiscesthird-person singular simple present indicative of dehiscedehornedsimple past and past participle of dehorndehorner(also in plural form) A device for cutting the horns off an animal's head.dehortedsimple past and past participle of dehortdehorter(obsolete) Someone who dehorts; a dissuader.dehullerA machine that removes hulls.dehuskerA machine that removes the husks (from coconuts etc)dehydrin(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins expressed in plants in response to dehydrationdehydron(biochemistry) A protein motif composed of a defectively-packed backbone hydrogen bond that acts as an adhesivedeicidalOf or pertaining to deicide.deicidesplural of deicidedeificalArchaic form of deific.deifyingpresent participle and gerund of deifydeimatic(zoology) Designed to startle or frighten a potential predator.deinduceTo halt or inhibit inductiondeinopid(zoology) Any spider in the family Deinopidae.deinvestTo withdraw one's investment. Divest (of which deinvest is a misspelling).deiodase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses the removal of iodine from iodothyronine; its deficiency causes goitredeioniseAlternative spelling of deionize.deionize(transitive, physical chemistry) To remove the ions from; to deprive of ions.dejacketTo remove a jacket.dejectedSad and dispirited.dejecter(obsolete, rare) Something that casts down or diminishes.dejectly(chiefly obsolete, now rare) In a dejected manner.dejeunerAlternative form of déjeuner.dejunkerOne who dejunks.dekagramAlternative form of decagram.dekalogyAlternative form of decalogy.dekatron(electronics) A gas-filled tube used as a decade counter in early computers and calculators.dekeract(mathematics) A ten-dimensional hypercubedekotoraAlternative spelling of decotora (decorated truck)delamingThe act of delam (delamination/delaminating)delapril(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An ACE inhibitor used as an antihypertensive drug.delapsedsimple past and past participle of delapsedelation(law) An accusation or charge brought against someone, especially by an informer; the act of accusing someone.delatorsplural of delatordelayingpresent participle and gerund of delaydelayismA tendency to delay.deleafedsimple past and past participle of deleafdeleatur(printing) dele (“mark signifying deletion”)delectus(obsolete) An elementary reader (collection of passages) for learners of a languagedeleerit(UK, regional, obsolete) Delirious, mad, out of one's sensesdelegacyThe position or state of being a delegate.delegateA person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.deletant(genetics) A mutant caused by the deletion of a gene.deletery(obsolete) destroyer.deletingpresent participle and gerund of deletedeletionAn item that has been or will be deleted.deletive(now uncommon) Tending to delete or destroy.deletory(obsolete) That which blots out.delibate(obsolete, transitive) To taste; to take a sip of.delicacyThe quality of being delicate.delicata(Canada, US) An heirloom variety of winter squash, oblong in shape and having a cream-colored skin with green stripesdelicateEasily damaged or requiring careful handling.delieverObsolete form of deliver.deligate(surgery, dated, transitive) To bind up; to bandage.delighteObsolete spelling of delight.delightsplural of delightdelinkerA device in a gun for delinking ammunition.delinterA machine or tool that removes lint.deliracy(obsolete) deliriumdelirant(obsolete) Delirious.delirate(rare, intransitive) To act, speak or reason in a manner thought insane, to be affected or characterized by delirium; to rave.deliriumWild, frenzied excitement or ecstasy.delistedsimple past and past participle of delistdelisterOne who delists.deliversthird-person singular simple present indicative of deliverdeliveryThe act of conveying something.dellaite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal colorless mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.deloadedsimple past and past participle of deloaddelousedsimple past and past participle of delousedelouserA device that removes lice.delphineOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of dolphins.deltoidsplural of deltoiddeltoninA particular steroid glycoside.delubrumA temple or shrine.deludingpresent participle and gerund of deludedelugingpresent participle and gerund of delugedelurker(Internet) One who delurks.delusionAn adamant belief in a falsehood despite incontestable evidence.delusiveProducing delusions.delusorytending to deludedelusterAlternative spelling of delustre.delustreTo remove the lustre from yarn, typically by adding a pigment at spinning timedeluvialAlternative spelling of diluvial.delycateObsolete spelling of delicate.demaggot(transitive) To rid (an animal) of maggots.demagogy(uncountable) Rule by demagogue.demandedsimple past and past participle of demanddemandeeA person from whom something is demanded.demanderOne who demands.demarcheAlternative spelling of démarche.demarchyGovernment by decision-makers who have been randomly selected by sortition (lot) from a pool of eligible citizens.demarkedsimple past and past participle of demarkdemarket(transitive) To apply marketing methods to reduce the demand for (goods or services).demarrowTo remove the marrow from bone tissuedematterA device for dematting an animal's fur.demaundeObsolete spelling of demand.demeanedDebased; degraded; lowly.demeanerOne who demeans.demeanor(American spelling) The social, non-verbal behaviors (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.dementedInsane; mentally ill.dementiaMadness or insanity.dementorAn evil and fearsome creature.demeraraAlternative letter-case form of Demerara.demergerA partial or complete reversal of a previous merger.demeritsplural of demeritdemersal(biology, of groundfish or other life) That lives near the bottom of a body of water.demersedsimple past and past participle of demerse.demesman(historical) A member of the same deme; a member of the same township in Attica in Greece of the Classical period.demesnesplural of demesnedemewise(ecology) With reference to a demedemiboldSynonym of semibold.demiclad(rare) half-nakeddemiflat(music) In microtonal music, a note played a quarter tone lower than a natural.demigirl(neologism) One who identifies as partially, but not completely, female.demigodsplural of demigoddemihornEither of two nasal processes that fused to form the horn of some dinosaursdemijohnA large bottle with a short neck, sometimes with two small handles at the neck, sometimes encased in wickerwork.demilich(fantasy, roleplaying games) A type of lich, a type of undead.demilune(architecture, furniture) In the shape of a half-moon, i.e. semicircular.deminingpresent participle and gerund of deminedeminishObsolete form of diminish.demising(of a wall or partition) Serving to separate tenants from one another or from common areas.demissly(obsolete, rare) In a humble manner.demistedsimple past and past participle of demistdemisterAny of various devices that remove droplets of water from air.demitint(art) That part of a painting, engraving etc. which is neither fully dark nor fully light.demitone(music) A semitone.demittedsimple past and past participle of demitdemiurge(Platonic philosophy) The (usually benevolent) being that created the universe out of primal matter.demiwolf(heraldry) The upper half of a wolfdemixingpresent participle and gerund of demixdemixionSynonym of demixing.demobbedsimple past and past participle of demobdemocide(Mass) murder of people by a government which has power over them.democratSomeone who rules a representative democracy.demodifyTo reverse an earlier modificationdemolectThe community language used by the people of a country.demolikeResembling or characteristic of a musical demo recording.demolish(literally) To destroy (buildings, etc.), especially in a planned or intentional fashion.demonessA female demon.demoniacPossessed or controlled by a demon.demonial(obsolete) Of or pertaining to a demon.demonianSynonym of demonic.demonify(rare, transitive) To demonize.demoniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of demonize.demonishLike or characteristic of a demon; demonic.demonism(uncountable) Belief in, or worship of demons or devils.demonistA believer in, or worshipper of, demons.demonize(transitive) To turn into a demon.demonkinSomeone who identifies as a demon or demonic being.demonomy(obsolete) The dominion of demons; devilrydemonymyThe use or study of demonyms.demophilDated form of demophile (“friend of the people”).demorageObsolete form of demurrage.demorify(phonology) To make nonmoraic; to remove a mora from something.demosaic(transitive, graphics) To convert (the samples provided by the mosaic-like colour filter array of a digital camera) into a full-colour image.demotapeAlternative form of demo tape.demotics(library cataloguing) The area of knowledge relating to the care and culture of the people; sociology in its broadest sense.demotingpresent participle and gerund of demotedemotionAn act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status.demotist(often capitalized) One versed in the ancient Egyptian demotic writing.demountsthird-person singular simple present indicative of demountdemoware(computing) A cut-down demonstration version of a computer program so that it can be tried before purchase.dempsterAlternative form of deemster.demucifyTo remove the mucus fromdemurelyIn a demure manner.demurestsuperlative form of demure: most demuredemurity(archaic) The state or quality of being demure; demureness.demurralThe act of demurring.demurredsimple past and past participle of demurdemurrerSomeone who demurs.demyshipA type of scholarship, specifically for Magdalen College, Oxford.denarianPertaining to the number 10.denarius(Ancient Rome, numismatics) A small silver coin issued both during the Roman Republic and during the Roman Empire, equal to 10 asses or 4 sesterces. Roughly one day’s wage for a skilled worker.denature(transitive) To take away a natural characteristic or inherent property of (a thing or a person).denazify(transitive) To free from Nazi influence.dendrite(cytology) A slender projection of a nerve cell which conducts nerve impulses from a synapse to the body of the cell; a dendron.dendroidResembling a shrub or tree.dendronsplural of dendrondenegate(transitive, obsolete) To deny, refuse or contradict.deneholeAn underground structure consisting of a number of small chalk caves entered by a vertical shaft.deniableAble to be denied or contradicted.deniablyIn a deniable manner.deniance(obsolete) denialdenizensplural of denizendenoisedFrom which noise has been removed (by denoising)denoiserA program or algorithm that performs denoising.denormal(computing theory, of a number) Smaller than the smallest normal number but larger than zero, thus serving to fill the underflow gap.denotate(archaic) To mark off; to denote.denotify(transitive, India) To repeal the categorization of (a tribe) as criminal under the Criminal Tribes Act.denotingpresent participle and gerund of denotedenounce(transitive, obsolete) To make known in a formal manner; to proclaim; to announce; to declare.densipan(geology) The albic horizon of a spodosoldentableCapable of being dented.dentaliaplural of dentaliumdentallyWith reference to dental matters; with regards to the teeth.dentatumSynonym of dentate nucleus.dentelle(bookbinding) An ornamental tooling like lace.dentexesplural of dentexdentiledContaining dentilsdentinalOf or relating to dentin or dentine.dentinesplural of dentinedentinumSynonym of dentin.dentistsplural of dentistdenturesplural of denturedenudateStripped bare; naked.denudingpresent participle and gerund of denudedenumber(mathematics) To denumerate.denylistSynonym of blacklist.denzimolAn anticonvulsant drug.deoccupyTo remove an occupation from (a place).deodarin(organic chemistry) A flavonol derived from Cedrus deodara with IUPAC name (2R,3R)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-8-methyl-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one.deoilingpresent participle and gerund of deoildeonticsThe field of philosophical logic that is concerned with obligation, permission, and related concepts.deoppingpresent participle and gerund of deopdeossify(intransitive) To undergo deossification.depacker(computing) A software program that decompresses code or data.depactinAn actin-depolymerizing protein from starfish oocytes.depairedRemoved from a pairingdepartedsimple past and past participle of departdeparteeOne who has departed from a place or group.departerSomeone who departs.dependedsimple past and past participle of dependdepeople(transitive) To depopulate.deperish(intransitive, rare) To waste away; to deteriorate.deperson(transitive) To take away essential attributes of a person; to make a human being less of a person.dephlegm(obsolete, physical chemistry) To rid of phlegm or water; to dephlegmate.depictedsimple past and past participle of depictdepicteeOne who, or that which, is depicted.depicterOne who, or that which, depicts (a specified subject).depictorAlternative form of depicter.depilantA substance used to remove hair from leather being processed.depilateTo remove all hair from skin so as to make it smooth.deplanedsimple past and past participle of deplanedepledge(ambitransitive) To revoke one's pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity.depletedUsed up, expended; of which nothing is left.depleterAny substance that causes depletion of somethingdepletesthird-person singular simple present indicative of depletedepletorA thing that depletesdepliageA surrealist method in which one removes the staples from a staple-bound magazine, making into one "page" what had previously been more or less widely-separated pages; the resulting "page" can either be kept as is or used as the basis for a collage.deploredsimple past and past participle of deploredeplorerOne who deplores.deploresthird-person singular simple present indicative of deploredeployedsimple past and past participle of deploydeployeeOne who is deployed.deployerOne who, or that which, deploys.depoaxis(geology) A depositional axis.depolish(transitive) To remove the polish from.deponent(grammar, of a verb) Having an active meaning, but conjugating as though it were being used with a different voice (such as the passive).deponingpresent participle and gerund of deponedeportedsimple past and past participle of deportdeporteeA deported person.deporterOne who deports.deposersplural of deposerdeposingpresent participle and gerund of deposedepositeObsolete spelling of deposit.depositsplural of depositdepozone(geology) One of the portions of a foreland basin where extensive deposition can occur.depravedsimple past and past participle of depravedepraverOne who depraves or corrupts.deprenyl(pharmacology) A monoamine oxidase inhibitor C₁₃H₁₇N used especially to treat Parkinson's disease.depresso(colloquial, sometimes derogatory) A depressive person.deprieveArchaic spelling of deprive.deprivalDeprivation, the condition of being depriveddeprivedSubject to deprivation; poor.depriverOne who deprives.deprivesthird-person singular simple present indicative of deprivedepulpedFrom which the pulp has been removeddepurant(archaic, medicine) depurativedepurate(transitive) To remove impurities from; to purify.deputiesplural of deputydeputingpresent participle and gerund of deputedeputiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of deputize.deputize(transitive) To officially empower, authorize, pronounce, and establish (someone) to be a deputy.dequenchTo reestablish a previously quenched fluorescencedequeuer(computing) A process or component that removes items from a queue.deracineHaving been uprooted.derailedsimple past and past participle of derailderailerOne who, or that which, derails.derangedDisturbed or upset, especially mentally.derangerSomeone or something that deranges.derangesthird-person singular simple present indicative of derangederatingpresent participle and gerund of deratederationTo remove rationing restrictions from (a product or commodity), so that the amounts one can buy or obtain are no longer limited by regulation.deratize(transitive) Synonym of derat (“to rid of rats”).derechosplural of derechoderedden(transitive) To correct for redshift.deredere(fandom slang) An openly love-struck character who is continuously sweet, flirtatious and affectionate towards their love interest.derelictGiven up by the guardian or owner; abandoned, forsaken.derender(transitive) To remove rendering from.deridersplural of deriderderidingpresent participle and gerund of deridederilictMisspelling of derelict.deringer(dated, late 1800s) Alternative spelling of derringer.derisionAct of treating with disdain.derisiveExpressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.derisoryLaughable, ridiculous, especially due to being small, inadequate, or low-quality; provoking derision.derivantDerivative; derived from something.derivateDerived; derivative.derivingpresent participle and gerund of derivedermallyIn a dermal way; of or to the skin.dermatanA glycosaminoglycan found (as the sulfate) in the skindermaticA remedy for diseases of the skin.dermitisSynonym of dermatitis.dermosol(soil science) A type of mollisol, alfisol or ultisol found in Australiaderogant(obsolete) derogatoryderogate(transitive) To partially repeal (a law etc.).derotate(surgery) To correct a rotational deformity.derricksplural of derrickderriereAlternative spelling of derrière.derusterA chemical that removes rust.derweeshArchaic form of dervish.desakota(geography) An area in the extended surroundings of a large city, especially in Southeast Asia, in which urban and agricultural forms of land use and settlement coexist and are intensively intermingled.desaltedsimple past and past participle of desaltdesalterA machine or facility that removes salt, as from crude oil or agricultural runoff.desanderA piece of equipment used in the petroleum industry to remove sand (defined as particles greater than or equal to 74 microns) from the drilling fluid.descaledsimple past and past participle of descaledescalerThat which descales (removes scale from a metal surface or scales from a fish or snake).descalesthird-person singular simple present indicative of descaledescansoA cross placed at the site of a violent, unexpected death, in memoriam.descantsplural of descantdescarga(music) A jam session in the tradition of Cuban musicdescendsthird-person singular simple present indicative of descenddescentsplural of descentdeschool(transitive) To remove the schools from; to divest (a society) of its formal education system.descreen(transitive) To remove Moiré-pattern artifacts when scanning half-tone printed images.describe(transitive) To represent in words.descriedsimple past and past participle of descrydescrierA person who descries.descriesthird-person singular simple present indicative of descrydescriptArchaic form of described.descrive(obsolete) To describe.desecateObsolete spelling of desiccate.deseederA device for removing seeds.deselect(transitive) To not select; to rule out of selection.desertedsimple past and past participle of desertdeserterOne who is familiar with the desert climate and environment.deserticOf or pertaining to a desert or deserts.deserverSomeone who deserves.deservesthird-person singular simple present indicative of deservedesethyl(organic chemistry) From which one or more ethyl groups have been removeddesetopeThe part of an MHC that binds to an antigen.desexingpresent participle and gerund of desexdesheath(transitive) Synonym of unsheath.deshelve(transitive) To remove from a shelf.deshmukh(India, historical) The head or ruler of a district.designedsimple past and past participle of designdesignee(law) One who has been designateddesignerA person who designs something, or who designs things as a profession.designesplural of designedesilterA piece of equipment used in the petroleum industry to remove silt from the drilling fluid.desilver(transitive) To remove the silver from (an alloy).desinent(obsolete) Ending; forming an end; lowermost.desinessThe quality of being desi, or belonging of the South Asian diaspora.desinineA particular steroid glycoside.desiringpresent participle and gerund of desiredesiriveOf or pertaining to desire.desirousFeeling desire; eagerly wishing; eager to obtain.desistedsimple past and past participle of desistdesisterA person who desists.desistorOne who desists, who stops or has stopped doing something.desitionAn end, ending or conclusiondesitive(obsolete) Final or conclusive.deskband(graphical user interface) A toolbar embedded into the taskbar.deskbookA reference book that may be kept on a desk.deskfastBreakfast eaten at work, particularly while sitting at a desk.deskillsthird-person singular simple present indicative of deskilldesklampA lamp which sits on and is used to illuminate a desk.desklikeResembling or characteristic of a desk.deskmateOne who sits with another person at the same desk.desknote(computing) A notebook computer equipped with the greater power and features of a desktop computer.desksideBy the side of one's desk (as in an office).desktopsplural of desktopdeskworkWork done at a desk, as by an office worker.desludge(transitive) To remove sludge or sediment from.desmitis(medicine) inflammation of a ligament.desmondsplural of desmonddesmosinAlternative form of desmosine.desnitro(organic chemistry, only in combination) From which a nitro group has been removeddesolateDeserted and devoid of inhabitants.desolderTo remove solder (from)desonideA low-potency topical corticosteroid.desorbedsimple past and past participle of desorbdesorberSomething that promotes desorption, especially one that separates oil and waterdespaireObsolete spelling of despair.despairsthird-person singular simple present indicative of despairdespatchAlternative form of dispatch.despightObsolete spelling of despite.despikerA device or algorithm for removing spikes of various kinds.despirit(transitive) Synonym of dispirit.despisalContempt; scornful hatred.despisedsimple past and past participle of despisedespiserOne who despises.despisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of despisedespitesthird-person singular simple present indicative of despitedespoilsthird-person singular simple present indicative of despoildespotatThe government or domain of a despot.despoticOf or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.despreadTo recombine radio signals that have been spread or distributed.dessertsplural of dessertdessertyLike a dessert.destainsthird-person singular simple present indicative of destaindestarch(transitive) To remove starch from.destinedConfined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain.destinesthird-person singular simple present indicative of destinedestonerA device for removing stones.destream(transitive, education) Synonym of detrack (“eliminate separate teaching based on pupils' ability level”).destress(transitive) To reduce the physical stresses in (a material).destrezaA Spanish type of fencing (duelling sport).destring(transitive) To remove hard fibers or strings from.destripe(transitive) To remove stripes from.destroke(automotive, transitive) To reduce or shorten the stroke of (an engine).destroysthird-person singular simple present indicative of destroydestruct(transitive, nonstandard) To intentionally cause the destruction of.destrudo(Freudian psychology) A destructive impulse, the opposite of libido.desuckerTo remove the suckers from a plant.desulfur(transitive) to remove the sulfur from something (such as petroleum or flue gases)desultor(historical) A person skilled at leaping from one horse or chariot to another.desyatinAlternative form of dessiatina.desyrousObsolete form of desirous.detachedNot physically attached; separated from something to which it could connect.detacherOne who or that which detaches.detachesthird-person singular simple present indicative of detachdetailedCharacterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment.detaileeAn employee of a United States government agency on assignment or loan.detailerOne who gives details of something.detailly(proscribed, nonstandard, non-native speakers' English, Cameroon) In detail.detainedDelayed or held back; kept from proceeding.detaineeSomeone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement.detainer(law) The right to keep a person, or a person's goods or property, against his will; a type of custody.detangle(transitive) To disentangle, remove tangles from (especially hair).detargetTo no longer targetdetassel(US, transitive) To remove the pollen-bearing tassel from (a female maize plant) as part of the hybridization process.detectedHaving been noticed.detecterAlternative form of detector.detectorA device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.detentesplural of detentedeterger(obsolete) Any substance used for cleaning a wound.detergesthird-person singular simple present indicative of detergedeterminObsolete form of determine.deterredsimple past and past participle of deterdeterrerOne who, or that which, deters.detestedsimple past and past participle of detestdetesterSomeone who detests, a hater.detether(transitive) To disconnect (something previously tethered).dethatch(transitive) To abrade the surface of a lawn or turf in order to remove dead grass.dethroneTo depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy.detinnerA person or organization that carries out detinning.detonate(intransitive) To explode, blow updetonize(archaic) To detonate.detouredsimple past and past participle of detourdetoxify(transitive) To remove foreign and harmful substances from something.detoxingSynonym of detox (“detoxification, especially of the body from drugs”).detractsthird-person singular simple present indicative of detractdetrainsthird-person singular simple present indicative of detraindetrempe(cooking) A batter similar to that used in tempura or in puff pastrydetrenchTo cut off or slice; to sever.detrital(geology) Consisting of, or pertaining to, geological detritus.detritic(geology) Composed of detritusdetritus(countable, chiefly geology) Pieces of rock broken off by ice, glacier, or erosion.detrusor(anatomy) A smooth muscle in the wall of the bladder that relaxes to allow urine to be stored and contracts to expel it; often used attributively.detumble(transitive, aerospace) To prevent tumbling or spinning of (a satellite, an astronaut, etc.).detuningThe process of something being detuned.deucedly(degree, informal) Quite; extremely; utterly.deuddarnA kind of cupboard or dresser with two tiers.deuotionObsolete typography of devotion.deuteric(geology) Of or pertaining to reactions of liquids derived from magma with the solidified rock from the same magma.deuteron(physics) the nucleus of deuterium, consisting of a proton and a neutrondeutovumThe incompletely developed larva of a mite after shedding of the choriondeutziasplural of deutziadevachanThe dwelling-place of the gods, according to theosophy.devadasi(Hinduism, historical) A girl who underwent the Hindu religious practice of being "married" to a deity. In addition to taking care of the temple, she learned and practiced Bharatanatyam and other classical Indian arts, enjoying high social status.devaloka(Hinduism, Buddhism) In Indian religions, a plane of existence where gods and devas exist.devaluedsimple past and past participle of devaluedevaluerOne who, or that which, devalues.devaluesthird-person singular simple present indicative of devaluedeveinedHaving had the veins removed.deveinerA small knife used to remove the colon from the back of shrimp.developeArchaic spelling of develop.developsthird-person singular simple present indicative of developdeverbal(grammar, linguistics) Derived from a verb.devexityA bending downward; declivity.deviableAble to deviate or be deviateddeviance(sociology) Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.deviancyThe state of being deviant, abnormal or anomalous.deviantsplural of deviantdeviatedsimple past and past participle of deviatedeviatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of deviatedeviatorThat which deviates, or causes deviationdevildomA realm of devils.devilessA female devil.devilingpresent participle and gerund of devildevilishResembling a devil.devilism(archaic) The character or doctrines of the Devil or devils; devilry.devilityThe quality of being a devil or like a devil; devilishness.devilize(transitive) To represent as a devil.devilkinA little devil.devilledsimple past and past participle of devildevilockAn alternative hairstyle where the sides and back are kept short while the front is kept long and combed forward.deviseesplural of deviseedevisersplural of deviserdevisingthe act of creating a plan or some object, especially a willdevisionObsolete spelling of division.devoicedsimple past and past participle of devoicedevoicesthird-person singular simple present indicative of devoicedevolute(obsolete) To devolve.devolvedsimple past and past participle of devolvedevolvee(law) One to whom a right is transferred by devolution.devolverA devolutionist.devolvesthird-person singular simple present indicative of devolvedevotary(obsolete) A votary.devoteesplural of devoteedevotingpresent participle and gerund of devotedevotion(uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted; a feeling of being devoted (to something).devouredsimple past and past participle of devourdevourerOne who devours.devoutedObsolete form of devoted.devoutercomparative form of devout: more devoutdevoutlyIn a devout manner.dewaniyaAlternative form of diwaniya.dewatersthird-person singular simple present indicative of dewaterdewaxingpresent participle and gerund of dewaxdewberrySmall brambles of the genus Rubus which have stems that trail along the ground.dewclawsplural of dewclawdewdropsplural of dewdropdeweight(transitive) To reduce the weighting of.dewfallsplural of dewfalldewinessThe state or quality of being dewy.dewingedFrom which the wings have been removeddewokifyTo make (something or someone) no longer woke.dewormedsimple past and past participle of dewormdewormerMedicine used in deworming an animal.dewpointAlternative form of dew point.dewshineThe shining of the dew.dewwaterAlternative spelling of dew water.dewwormsplural of dewwormdexosomeAn exosome produced by dendritic cellsdextransplural of dextrandextrase(biochemistry) Any of the enzymes that catalyse the conversion of dextrose into lactic aciddextrineDated form of dextrin.dextrinsplural of dextrindextroseThe naturally occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.dextrous(chiefly UK) Alternative spelling of dexterous.dezocine(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.dhabihah(Islam) The prescribed Islamic method of ritual slaughter of animals to produce halal meat, consisting of a swift, deep incision with a sharp knife on the throat, cutting the jugular veins and carotid arteries of both sides but leaving the spinal cord intact.dhainchaThe legume Sesbania bispinosa, native to Asia and North Africa.dhampireAlternative form of dhampir.dhampyreAlternative form of dhampir.dharanisplural of dharanidhobying(British, naval) The washing of clothes; laundrydhuncheeAlternative form of dhaincha.dhurriesplural of dhurriediabasicPertaining to, or containing, diabasediabatic(physics, thermodynamics, of a process) Involving the gain or loss of heat (and thus a change in entropy).diabetesDiabetes insipidus; any condition characterized by excessive or incontinent urine, now specifically as caused by impaired production of, or response to, the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin.diabeticOf or pertaining to diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.diabetol(medicine) The antidiabetic drug "metformin hydrochloride"diablery(attempted) summoning of the DevildiabolicOf, being, or pertaining to a devil or the Devil.diabolus(music) Synonym of tritone.diacetal(organic chemistry) Any organic compound that has two acetal groupsdiacetyl(organic chemistry, in combination) Two acetyl groups in a compounddiachymaThe parenchyma of leaves.diacidic(chemistry, of a base) That is capable of neutralizing two moles of a monobasic aciddiacoele(anatomy) The cavity of the diencephalon.diaconalOf or pertaining to a deacon or the diaconate.diactinediactinal; having two raysdiadduct(organic chemistry) An adduct formed by the addition of two molecules of a compounddiademedsimple past and past participle of diademdiadochiAlternative letter-case form of Diadochi.diadromy(biology) The state of being diadromousdiageticMisspelling of diegetic.diaglyphGlyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem.diagnose(transitive, medicine) To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.diagnozeMisspelling of diagnose.diagonal(geometry) Joining two nonadjacent vertices (of a polygon or polyhedron).diagramsplural of diagramdiagraph(dated) A drawing instrument that combines a protractor and scale.dialableable to be dialeddialdose(biochemistry) A monosaccharide containing two aldehyde groups.dialectsplural of dialectdialkene(organic chemistry) Any alkene having two double bonds.diallageA figure of speech in which multiple arguments are brought to bear on a single point.diallessWithout a dial.dialling(British spelling) present participle and gerund of dialdiallistAlternative form of dialist.dialogalOf or related to dialogue.dialogedsimple past and past participle of dialogdialogerAlternative form of dialoguer.dialogicOf or relating to dialogue.dialogueA conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.dialuricOf or pertaining to dialuric acid or its derivativesdialyserAlternative form of dialyzer.dialysesplural of dialysisdialysis(chemistry) A method of separating molecules or particles of different sizes by differential diffusion through a semipermeable membrane.dialyticRelating to, or producing dissolutiondialyzedsimple past and past participle of dialyzedialyzer(medicine) The part of a hemodialysis machine that performs filtration by unequal diffusion through membranesdiamanteAn artificial diamond used as adornment, such as a rhinestone.diameter(geometry) The length of such a line.diametre(chiefly dated or nonstandard) Alternative form of diameter.diaminesplural of diaminediamondsplural of diamonddiamonteA diamante poem.diandricRelating to diandrydianeticAlternative letter-case form of Dianetic.dianodal(mathematics) Passing through a node.dianthusAny plant, such as carnations and pinks, of the genus Dianthus.diapason(music) The musical octave.diapause(intransitive) To undergo diapause.diapente(music, obsolete) The interval of the fifth or the harmonic ratio 3:2.diaperedWearing a diaper.diaphaneSomething transparent.diaphoneA kind of organ pipe.diaphony(music) A form of harmony in which the parts proceeded by parallel motion in fourths, fifths, and octaves.diaphote(historical) A supposed instrument designed for transmitting pictures by telegraph. It turned out the device was a hoax.diapiricOf or relating to a diapir.diapnoic(medicine, obsolete, rare) Midly increasing perspiration; mildly diaphoretic.diapriid(zoology) Any wasp in the family Diapriidae.diapsidsplural of diapsiddiarchalRelating to, or pertaining to, diarchy or a diarchy systemdiarchicOf or relating to a diarchy or diarchal system.diaresisMisspelling of diaeresis.diaristsplural of diaristdiarizedsimple past and past participle of diarizediarrhea(medicine) A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by frequent and very soft or watery bowel movements.diarsane(inorganic chemistry) The arsenic hydride As₂H₄, having a chain of two arsenic atomsdiarsine(organic chemistry) any organic derivative of diarsanediarsole(organic chemistry) An unsaturated five-membered heterocycle having three carbon atoms, two arsenic atoms and two double bondsdiascopeA projector used for projecting transparencies.diascopy(medicine) A test for blanchability performed by applying pressure with a finger or glass slide and observing color changes.diaspora(by extension, informal) Jews outside of the land of Israel.diasporeA natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactites.diastase(biochemistry) Any one of a group of enzymes which catalyse the breakdown of starch into maltose; mostly amylases (α-amylase and β-amylase).diastema(pathology) A gap or space between two adjacent teeth, especially the upper front incisors (in humans).diastersplural of diasterdiastole(uncountable, prosody, rhetoric) The lengthening of a vowel or syllable beyond its typical length.diastral(biology) Relating to a diaster.diastyle(architecture) An intercolumnation of three column diameters.diatomic(chemistry, of a molecule etc.) Consisting of two atoms.diatonic(music) Relating to or characteristic of a musical scale which contains seven pitches and a pattern of five whole tones and two semitones; particularly, of the major or natural minor scales.diatopic(chiefly phonetics) Occurring over or changing with space; geographic.diatreme(geology) A cone-shaped volcanic vent produced by the explosion of gas-filled magma.diatribeAn abusive, bitter verbal or written attack, criticism or denunciation.diatrymaA big-beaked prehistoric bird in the genus Gastornis, larger than the ostrich, believed to have become extinct 15- to 25-million years ago due to a vast climate change.diaxonalHaving two axes.diazenyl(organic chemistry) Any univalent radical of the form R-N=N-diazepam(pharmacology) A tranquilizing muscle relaxant drug (trademark Valium) used mainly to relieve anxiety.diazinesplural of diazinediazinonAn organophosphorus insecticide used to control fleas etc. [O,O-Diethyl O-[4-methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl]diazinyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from a diazinediazoate(chemistry) any salt of a diazohydroxide RN=NO⁻ M⁺diazonid(zoology) Any tunicate in the family Diazonidae.dibarium(chemistry, especially in combination) Two barium atoms in a molecule.dibaryon(physics) Any of a proposed class of particles that would be a complex of two baryons (or six quarks).dibblersplural of dibblerdibblingpresent participle and gerund of dibbledibenzyl(organic chemistry, uncountable) Two benzyl groups in a moleculediborane(inorganic chemistry) boron hydride, B₂H₆, a colourless explosive gas with a nasty smell; it has an unusual structure in which two of the hydrogen atoms form a bridge between the two boron atomsdiborate(inorganic chemistry) A salt or anion with oxygen and two boron atoms in the formula, (BO₃)₂ or B₂O₅diboride(inorganic chemistry) Any boride containing two atoms of borondibromidArchaic form of dibromide.dibstone(dated, 19th century) A pebble used in a child's game called dibstones.dicacity(obsolete) pertness; saucinessdicalcic(chemistry) Having two atoms or equivalents of calcium to the molecule.dicaprin(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric diglycerides of capric aciddicarbon(uncounable, chemistry, in combination) Two carbon atoms in a moleculedicasticOf or relating to a dicast.dicationAny cation, of general formula X²⁺, formed by the removal of two electrons from a neutral speciesdiceless(of a game) Not requiring dice.dicelikeResembling dice.dicentra(botany) Any of the plant genus Dicentra.dicerium(inorganic chemistry, especially in combination) Two cerium atoms in a molecule.dicesiumAlternative form of dicaesium.diceware(computing) A method for creating passwords and similar cryptographic variables using ordinary dice to generate random numbers which are then mapped to words in a list.dichasiaplural of dichasiumdichloneA particular fungicide.dichloro(organic chemistry, in combination) Two chlorine atoms in a molecule.dichoreeA double choree.dichoricMisspelling of dichroic.dichoticThat stimulates each ear with a different pitch or loudnessdichroicExhibiting dichroism.dicinessAlternative spelling of diceyness.dickache(slang, vulgar) A pain or ache in the penis, particularly due to sexual arousal.dickbait(slang, vulgar) Persuasion or blackmail used to manipulate or attract a man, especially a homosexual.dickbutt(offensive, vulgar) A male homosexual.dickeredsimple past and past participle of dickerdickererOne who dickers; a bargainer or haggler.dickface(vulgar, slang, derogatory, offensive) Term of abusedickfest(informal, vulgar) An event where the majority (or all) of the people are male.dickfuck(vulgar) An expression of anger.dickgirl(colloquial, vulgar) A person with a female body plus a penis; usually either a futanari, or a non-op or pre-op trans woman.dickhead(literally) The glans penis.dickhole(slang, vulgar) A man's urethra.dickiestsuperlative form of dicky: most dickydickingsplural of dickingdickkopf(biochemistry) Any of a family of glycoproteins that are involved in the development of the embryo.dickless(slang, vulgar) Without a penis.dicklike(slang, vulgar) Resembling a dick, characteristic of a dick, jerklike, penislike.dickling(vulgar, slang) A penis before circumcision.dicknose(slang, vulgar, humorous) Term of abuse.dickride(transitive, vulgar) To behave in a submissive, subservient, or overflattering manner toward.dickrodesimple past of dickridedicksack(slang, vulgar, derogatory or offensive) Term of abusedickshit(slang, vulgar, derogatory, offensive) A term of abuse.dickskin(vulgar, slang) The visibility of veins on the skin of a well-developed muscular body.dickslap(transitive, slang, vulgar, uncommon) To slap someone with one's penis, particularly in the face.dickster(vulgar, slang, derogatory or offensive) Term of abuse.dicktard(vulgar, slang, offensive, derogatory) Term of abuse.dickture(slang, neologism) A photograph of a penis.dickweed(derogatory or offensive, vulgar, slang) A contemptible person.dickwipe(vulgar) Term of abuse.diclinic(crystallography) Having two of the intersections between the three axes oblique.diclofopA particular herbicide.dicloranA particular fungicide.dicobalt(inorganic chemistry) Two cobalt atoms in a moleculedicopper(inorganic chemistry) Two copper atoms in a moleculedicranidAny bryopsid moss of the subclass Dicranidae, of the class Bryopsida.dicrotalSynonym of dicrotic.dicrotic(pulse) Having a double beat.dicrurid(zoology) Any bird in the family Dicruridae; a drongo.dictamen(rare) A dictation or dictate.dictatedsimple past and past participle of dictatedictaterOne who dictates; one who gives dictation.dictatesplural of dictatedictatorA totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government.dictyate(biology) A resting stage in the development of oocytes, during the meiotic prophasedictynid(zoology) Any spider in the family Dictynidae.dictyoid(biology) Synonym of reticulate.dictyomaAlternative form of diktyoma.dicyemid(zoology) Like or belonging to the phylum Dicyemida or the family Dicyemidae, extremely simple parasites found in the kidneys of cephalopodsdidacticInstructive or intended to teach or demonstrate, especially with regard to morality.didactyl(zoology) Having only two toes, fingers or claws.didapperA small diving water bird frequenting rivers and fresh waters, specifically a little grebe or dabchick.diddicoiAlternative form of didicoy.diddicoyAlternative form of didicoy.diddikaiAlternative form of didicoy.diddikoiAlternative form of didicoy.diddliesplural of diddlydiddlingpresent participle and gerund of diddledidemnid(zoology) Any member of the Didemnidae, tunicates that form colonies on the seabed in shallow waters.didemnin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of cyclic depsipeptides found in Trididemnumdidomain(biochemistry) A discrete structure formed from two domains of a protein dimerdidrachmAlternative form of didrachma.diductorA divaricator muscle in arthropomatous brachiopodsdidymiumA mixture of praseodymium and neodymium once thought to be an element (symbol Di).didymous(botany, zoology) Twin, twinned; growing or occurring in pairs.didynamy(botany) The property of being didynamous.diebacksplural of diebackdieciousAlternative spelling of dioecious.diegesis(narratology) A narration or recitation.diegetic(narratology) Of or relating to diegesis; existing within a fictional universe (rather than as background), and able to be perceived by the characters.diehardsplural of dieharddieldrin(organic chemistry) A cyclodiene insecticide, related to aldrin, that is a persistent organic pollutant.dielytra(botany) Any member of the plant genus Dielytra.diemakerSomeone who makes dies (devices for cutting shapes).dienitol(biochemistry) Any unsaturated sugar alcohol containing two double bondsdienoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a dienoic aciddierbium(chemistry, especially in combination) Two erbium atoms in a molecule.dieresesplural of dieresisdieresis(US) Alternative spelling of diaeresis.diereticAlternative spelling of diaeretic.diergism(biology) The existence, in a single species, of two distinct ways of a structure or organ functioning.dieseledPowered by a diesel engine.diesoholA fuel consisting of a mixture of diesel and alcohol.diestockA component that holds a die that cuts screw threads.diestrum(biology) The interval between two periods of estrusdiestrusAlternative spelling of dioestrus.dieteticRelating to diet.diethoxy(organic chemistry, in combination) Two ethoxy groups in a moleculedietlessWithout a diet (regimen of food and drink intake).dietwiseIn regards to dietdiferric(inorganic chemistry, in combination) Having two ferric ionsdiffable(computing) Suitable for processing by a diff program in order to show differences.differedsimple past and past participle of differdiffract(transitive) To cause diffractiondiffusedsimple past and past participle of diffusediffusercomparative form of diffuse: more diffusediffusesthird-person singular simple present indicative of diffusediffuson(mathematics, physics) A mathematical object relating to diffusive motion, used in the theory of electron transport in disordered systems.diffusorAlternative form of diffuser.difluent(meteorology) (Of wind) which diverges, especially when viewed on a weather chartdifluoro(chemistry) Two fluorine atoms in a moleculedigamiesplural of digamydigamistOne who marries a second time; a deuterogamist.digammasplural of digammadigammicOf or relating to the old Greek letter digamma.digamousPertaining to a second marriage, i.e. one taking place after a divorce or the death of the first spouse.digeneanAny trematode fluke of the subclass Digenea.digeneicOf or pertaining to the Digenea class of trematodes.digenite(mineralogy) A black to dark blue opaque copper sulfide mineral with chemical formula Cu₉S₅.digenous(biology) Relating to digenesis.digerati(colloquial) People who are considered the elite in using computers and the Internet.digestedsimple past and past participle of digestdigesterOne who, or that which, digests.digestifAn alcoholic beverage consumed after eating, so called because it is presumed to aid digestion.digestorDated spelling of digester.diggableCapable of being dug.diggingsplural of diggingdightingpresent participle and gerund of dightdigibookA physical book containing a sleeve for an accompanying optical disc.digipackAlternative form of digipak.digiratiAlternative form of digerati.digitalsplural of digitaldigitateHaving digits, fingers or things shaped like fingers; fingerlikedigitiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of digitize.digitize(transitive, computing) To represent something (such as an image or sound) as a structured sequence of binary digits.digitronSynonym of Nixie tube.digitule(zoology) A little finger or toe, or something resembling one.digizineA magazine published in an electronic format; an e-zine.dignitieObsolete spelling of dignity.dignosce(obsolete, Scotland) to discerndigonous(obsolete, rare) Having two angles.digorideA particular steroid glycoside.digraphsplural of digraphdiguetid(zoology) Any spider in the family Diguetidae.digynianSynonym of digynous.digynous(botany) Having two styles or pistils.dihadron(physics) Any particle that is a combination of two hadronsdihalide(chemistry) A two-halogen-atom salt of any halogen acid (such as hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, or hydroiodic acid).dihedral(mathematics) An angle between two plane surfacesdihedron(geometry) A polyhedron having two facesdihelium(chemistry, especially in combination) Two helium atoms in a molecule.diheptad(genetics) A sequence of fourteen bases composed of a repeated heptaddiheptyl(organic chemistry, in combination) Two heptyl groups in a moleculedihexose(biochemistry) Any disaccharide whose constituent sugars are both hexosesdihybrid(genetics) A hybrid that is heterozygous with respect to two independent allelesdihydric(chemistry) Containing two hydroxyl functional groups.diiambic(poetry) In or relating to the diiambus meter.diiambus(poetry) A double iambus; a metrical foot consisting of two iambs.diindium(chemistry, especially in combination) Two indium atoms in a molecule.diindole(organic chemistry) A bicyclic heterocycle consisting of two fused indole ringsdiiodate(inorganic chemistry) Any salt containing two iodate anionsdiiodide(chemistry) any iodide containing two iodine atoms in each moleculediiodine(inorganic chemistry) The normal diatomic form of iodine (I₂)dikamaliThe shrub Gardenia resinifera.dikaryon(biology) A hypha that has two nuclei.dikasticAlternative form of dicastic.dikesideLocated beside a dike.diketene(organic chemistry) The acetyl ketene CH₃CO-CH=C=Odiketide(organic chemistry) Any compound that has two ketide groupsdiketone(organic chemistry) any compound having two neighbouring ketonic carbonyl groupsdiketose(biochemistry) A monosaccharide containing to ketone groupsdikinase(biochemistry) Any kinase that transfers two phosphate groupsdiktyomaA rare tumor arising from primitive medullary epithelium in the ciliary body of the eye.dilactyl(organic chemistry, in combination) Two lactyl groups in a moleculedilatantTending to dilate, or causing dilation.dilatingpresent participle and gerund of dilatedilatino(physics) The hypothetical superpartner of the dilaton.dilationThe act of dilating.dilativeThat dilates, or causes dilationdilatorsplural of dilatordilatoryIntentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision.dilaurin(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric diglycerides of lauric aciddilauryl(organic chemistry, in combination) Two lauryl groups in a moleculedilemmasplural of dilemmadilemmicOf or relating to a dilemma.dilepton(physics) A combination of the particle and antiparticle forms of two leptons of the same flavourdiligentPerforming with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.dillhole(US, slang) Term of abuse.dillseedThe pungent seed of the dill plant, used as a flavouring.dillweed(uncountable) Dill, an aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine; Anethum graveolens.dillybagAlternative form of dilly bag.dilogiesplural of dilogydiluentsplural of diluentdilutant(nonstandard) A diluting agent; a diluent, or thinner.dilutersplural of diluterdilutingpresent participle and gerund of dilutedilutionThe process of making something dilute.dilutiveCausing dilution.dilutoryHaving the effect of diluting.diluvialRelating to or produced by a flood or deluge.diluvianPertaining to a deluge, or flood.diluvionSynonym of diluvium.diluviumAn inundation or flood; a deluge.dilysine(biochemistry, uncountable) The dipeptide composed of two lysine moietiesdimapritA histamine analog working as an H₂ receptor agonist.dimazoleAn antifungal.dimeback(American football) A sixth defensive back (in addition to two cornerbacks, two safeties and a nickelback) who is deployed for additional pass coverage.dimedone(organic chemistry) The cyclic diketone 5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione, used in analytical chemistrydimeless(US) Without a dime; broke.dimelikeResembling a dime.dimensiaMisspelling of dementia.dimentedMisspelling of demented.dimentiaMisspelling of dementia.dimeriseAlternative spelling of dimerize.dimerismThe property of being dimerous.dimerize(chemistry) To produce, or to undergo dimerizationdimerous(botany) In two parts; having two parts in each whorl of a flower.dimethyl(organic chemistry, in combination) Two methyl groups in a molecule.dimetric(crystallography) tetragonaldimictic(limnology, of a lake) Having two thermal overturns per year.dimidialrelated to something coming forth in halvesdiminish(transitive) To make smaller.diminuteTo reduce, to lessen.dimitiesplural of dimitydimmable(of lights) Able to be dimmed: able to have illumination decreased in brightness without blowing out or degrading the service life of the LED or light bulb.dimoraic(linguistics, uncommon) Having two morae.dimplingpresent participle and gerund of dimpledimuonic(physics) Relating to dimuons.dinarchyrare spelling of diarchydinarleeAlternative form of dinarly.dinettesplural of dinettedineware(rare) Synonym of dinnerware.dingbatsplural of dingbatdingdongAlternative spelling of ding-dong.dinghead(informal) A stupid or foolish person.dinghiesplural of dinghydingiestsuperlative form of dingy: most dingydinglessWithout a ding.dingonekA large fanged, scaly cryptid with leopard-like markings and a finny tail, reported from near Lake Victoria in 1907.dinheiro(historical) A coin used from the 12th to the 15th century in Portugal.dinickel(inorganic chemistry, especially in combination) Two nickel atoms in a compounddinitrilArchaic form of dinitrile.dinnerlyOf or pertaining to dinner.dinoctonA particular fungicide.dinocyst(biology) A dormant zygotic stage of the life cycle of dinoflagellatesdinokontAny dinoflagellate having ventral flagelladinolikeResembling or characteristic of a dinosaur.dinomyid(zoology) Any rodent in the family Dinomyidae.dinosaur(figuratively, colloquial) Anything no longer in common use or practice.dinoxideObsolete spelling of dioxide.dintlessWithout a dint.dinuguanA savoury Filipino stew of meat and/or offal simmered in a gravy of pig blood, garlic, chili and vinegar.diobolon(historical) A Greek copper coin of the mid-19th century.diocesal(rare) Synonym of diocesan.diocesanPertaining to a diocese.diocesesplural of diocesedioecian(botany, zoology) dioeciousdioecismThe devolution of a city into its formerly subordinate constituents, the opposite of synoecism.diogenid(zoology) Any crustacean in the family Diogenidae.dioicousAlternative form of dioecious.dioleate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester that has two oleate groupsdiolefin(organic chemistry) An olefin that has two double bonds; a dienedioleoyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Two oleoyl groups in a moleculedionysiaThe orgiastic Ancient Greek festivals seasonally held in honor of Dionysus, which evolved into Greek comedy and tragedy.dioperad(mathematics) An operad having multiple inputs and multiple outputsdiopside(mineralogy) A monoclinic pyroxene mineral, a magnesium calcium silicate with the chemical formula CaMgSi₂O₆, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.dioptaseAn intense emerald-green to bluish-green copper cyclosilicate mineral.dioptersplural of diopterdioptineAny moth of the subfamily DioptinaedioptralSynonym of dioptric.dioptresplural of dioptredioptricActing as a medium for sight; making use of refraction (of lenses, etc.).dioramasplural of dioramadioramicPertaining to a diorama.diorchicHaving two testesdioritesplural of dioritedioriticContaining diorite.diosmium(chemistry, especially in combination) Two osmium atoms in a molecule.diosmose(intransitive) To undergo diosmosis.diovularAlternative form of biovular.dioxanesplural of dioxanedioxidesplural of dioxidedioxolan(organic chemistry, especially in combination) dioxolanedioxygen(inorganic chemistry) Diatomic oxygen: the normal allotrope of oxygen, having two atoms per molecule.dipchickAlternative form of dabchick.dipentyl(organic chemistry, in combination) Two pentyl groups in a moleculediphasicHaving, or occurring in, two phases.diphenanAn anthelminthic drug.diphenicRelating to diphenismdiphenol(organic chemistry) Any compound that has two phenol groups; especially the isomeric benzenediols (catechol, resorcinol and hydroquinone).diphenyl(organic chemistry) Synonym of biphenyl.diphoton(physics) A resonance particle formed from two identical photonsdiplanar(mathematics) Having two planes.diplegia(medicine) Paralysis that affects symmetrically opposed parts of the body.diplegicOne who suffers from diplegia.diplexedsimple past and past participle of diplexdiplexer(broadcasting) A passive device that implements frequency domain multiplexing.diplogen(dated) deuteriumdiploidsplural of diploiddiploidy(uncountable, genetics) The state of being diploid, having two sets of chromosomes.diplomasplural of diplomadiplomat(figuratively) Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people.diplontsplural of diplontdiplopia(pathology) An ophthalmologic condition where one perceives two images for a single object; double vision.diplopic(medicine) Of, relating to, featuring, or affected by diplopia.diplopodAny animal of the class Diplopoda: a millipede.dipluranAny of various hexapods, of the order Diplura.diplurid(zoology) Any member of the family Dipluridae of funnel-web tarantulas.dipnoousHaving both lungs and gills.dipodand(organic chemistry) Any open-chain equivalent of a crown ether that has a -O-CH₂-CH₂-O-CH₂-CH₂-O- groupdipodialAlternative form of dipodal.dipodiesplural of dipodydipodineAny rodent of the subfamily DipodinaedipodoidAny rodent of the superfamily DipodoideadipopliaMisspelling of diplopia.diporateHaving two pores.dippableSuitable for being dipped into something.dipropyl(chemistry) A compound consisting of two propyl radicals.diprotic(chemistry, of an acid or base) Tending to donate or accept two hydrogen ions (H⁺) in solution.diprotonA hypothetical particle consisting of two protons and no neutrons; a helium-2 nucleus. Presumably an intermediate step in the fusion of hydrogen into helium.dipsadidAny snake of the family Dipsadidaedipsesis(medicine) Abnormal or excessive thirst; hyperdipsia.dipseticTending to produce thirst.dipshitsplural of dipshitdipslideAlternative form of dip slide.dipsogenAn agent that causes thirstdipsosis(medicine) Any condition characterized by excessive thirstdipstick(transitive) To check (a person) for their understanding of something, as of a lesson, or attitude toward something.dipteralHaving two wings only.dipteran(entomology) An insect of the large order Diptera; a fly.dipteridAny fly of the order Dipteradipteron(entomology) Any fly of the taxonomic order Diptera.dipteros(architecture) A building with double peristyle or colonnade.dipthongMisspelling of diphthong.diptotic(linguistics) behaving like a diptote, i.e. having or exhibiting only two different casesdipyrrin(organic chemistry) Any compound containing two pyrrole rings fused via a methine (-C=) group.directedIn a manner emphasizing one's point of view.directeeA person who undergoes spiritual direction.directercomparative form of direct: more directdirectlyIn a direct manner; in a straight line or course.directorA member of a board of directors.direnessThe state or quality of being dire.diresomeCharacterised or marked by direness; dirediretmid(zoology) Any fish in the family Diretmidae.direwolfAlternative form of dire wolf.dirgefulhaving the qualities of a dirge; moaningdirigent(now chiefly biochemistry) Something that or someone who directs; a director or guide.dirigismAlternative form of dirigisme.dirigistAlternative form of dirigiste.diriment(religion, of an impediment to marriage) Serving to invalidate an attempted marriage.dirndledWearing a dirndl.dirtballSynonym of dorodango: a ball of dirt, especially one that is polished in a popular outdoor activity done by Japanese schoolchildren.dirtbikeAn off-road two-wheeled motorized vehicle: an off-road motorcycle.dirtbirdA slut; a slag (a promiscuous person; usually a woman).dirtfall(rare) A cascade of falling dirt and accompanying debris; a landslide or avalanche.dirthead(derogatory, slang) A term of abuse.dirtiestsuperlative form of dirty: most dirtydirtlikeResembling or characteristic of dirt.dirtsomeMarked by dirtiness or by being dirtydirtyardAlternative form of dirt yard.dirtyingpresent participle and gerund of dirtydirtyishModerately dirty; somewhat dirty.disabledMade incapable of use or action.disablerOne who, or that which, disables.disablesthird-person singular simple present indicative of disabledisabuse(transitive) To free (someone) of a misconception or misapprehension; to unveil a falsehood held by (someone).disacryl(organic chemistry) A polymeric modification of acrolein.disadornTo deprive of ornaments.disagree(intransitive) To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.disalignSynonym of misalign.disallowTo refuse to allow.disamara(botany) A two-winged samaradisannex(transitive) To relinquish (land etc.) previously annexed.disannulTo annul, do away with; to cancel.disapply(transitive, law) To decline to apply a rule or law that previously applieddisarmedsimple past and past participle of disarmdisarmerA proponent of disarmament.disarray(transitive) To throw into disorder; to break the array of.disasterAn unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind.disastreArchaic form of disaster.disavailTo disadvantage or harm.disavowsthird-person singular simple present indicative of disavowdisbench(transitive) To drive from a bench or seat.disblame(transitive, archaic) To free from blame; to excuse.disbosomSynonym of unbosom.disbound(of a page) removed from a bound volumedisbowelTo disembowel.disburse(finance) To pay out, expend; usually from a public fund or treasury.discaire(dance, music) Alternative spelling of disquaire (“disc jockey”).discandy(transitive) To melt; to dissolve or thaw.discardsplural of discarddiscernsthird-person singular simple present indicative of discerndiscette(chiefly British) Dated spelling of diskette.discharm(transitive) To remove the charm, or power of a charm, from.discidedsimple past and past participle of discidediscinct(archaic) ungirded or loosely dresseddiscinid(zoology) Any brachiopod in the family Discinidae.discipleA person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others.discitisAn infection in the intervertebral disc space.disclaim(transitive) To completely renounce claims to; to deny ownership of or responsibility fordisclameObsolete spelling of disclaim.disclessWithout a disc or discs.disclikeResembling or characteristic of a disc.discloakTo reveal; to uncoverdisclose(transitive, obsolete) To open up; unfasten.discloud(archaic) To clear of clouds.discludeTo disclose, make known.discoast(obsolete, intransitive) To depart; to leave the coast (literally, or figuratively the side or border); to be separated.discoish(informal) Reminiscent of disco music.discolor(American spelling) To change or lose color.discompt(archaic) To discount.discordsplural of discorddiscotic(chemistry) Disc-shaped; flat and round.discountTo sell at a reduced price.discoureObsolete form of discover.discoursObsolete form of discourse.discover(transitive) To find or learn something for the first time.discovreObsolete form of discover.discreetRespectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.discreteSeparate; distinct; individual; non-continuous.discrown(transitive) To remove the crown from; thus, to deprive of royal status.discusesplural of discusdisczineAlternative spelling of diskzine.disdaineObsolete spelling of disdain.disdainsthird-person singular simple present indicative of disdaindisdeify(transitive) To divest or deprive of deity or of a deific rank or condition.disdeignObsolete form of disdain.diseasedAffected with or suffering from disease.diseasesplural of diseasedisectorA device that counts objects in three dimensions (two orthogonal planes)disedifyTo fail in edifyingdiselane(inorganic chemistry) The binary compound of hydrogen and selenium H-Se-Se-H analogous to hydrogen peroxidedisembed(transitive) To remove (something) from what it is embedded in.disendowTo deprive of an endowment.disenjoy(transitive) To fail to enjoy; to take no pleasure in.disenrolAlternative spelling of disenroll.disenterObsolete spelling of dissenter.disertly(obsolete) expressly; clearly; eloquentlydiseusesplural of diseusedisfancy(obsolete, transitive) To dislike.disfavor(American spelling) Alternative form of disfavour.disflesh(obsolete, transitive) To reduce the flesh or obesity of.disfocusTo get defocused.disfrock(transitive) To remove from status as a member of a clergy; to unfrock.disgavel(UK, law, transitive) To deprive of that principal quality of gavelkind tenure by which lands descend equally among all the sons of the tenantdisgenicMisspelling of dysgenic.disglory(obsolete or rare) Dishonour.disgorgeTo vomit or spew, to discharge.disgraceThe condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.disgrade(transitive) To deprive of rank or status.disguiseMaterial (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.disguizeObsolete form of disguise.disguststhird-person singular simple present indicative of disgustdishabit(transitive, obsolete) To drive (someone) out of their habitation.dishableObsolete form of disable.dishaunt(transitive) To leave or depart from; to cease to haunt.dishdashAlternative form of dishdasha.disheartObsolete form of dishearten.disherit(obsolete) To disinherit.dishevel(transitive) To throw into disorder; upheave.dishiestsuperlative form of dishy: most dishydishlessWithout a dish or dishes.dishlikeResembling or characteristic of a dish.dishoard(economics) To spend or reinvest money or goods previously hoarded, thus bringing them back into the economy.dishonorAmerican standard spelling of dishonour.dishorse(transitive) To unseat from a horse.dishouse(transitive) To deprive of a house or home; or, to evict.dishpansplural of dishpandishrackA rack for holding dishes.dishsoapAlternative form of dish soap.dishumorAlternative form of dishumour.dishwarecrockery used for serving or cooking fooddishwash(intransitive) To wash dishes and other dishware.disialyl(organic chemistry, in combination) Two sialyl groups in a moleculedisilane(inorganic chemistry) The gaseous hydride of silicon SiH₃-SiH₃, the silicon analog of ethanedisilene(chemistry) a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a double bond to another silicon atomdisilver(chemistry, especially in combination) Two silver atoms in a compounddisilyne(chemistry) a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a triple bond to another silicon atomdisinter(transitive) To take out of the grave or tomb.disinure(obsolete) To make unfamiliar with something; to disaccustom.disjointNot smooth or continuous; disjointed.disjugal(entomology) Relating to the plane or furrow separating the ancestral prosoma and opisthosoma in some mitesdisjunctSeparate; discontinuous; not connected.diskerieAlternative form of diskery.diskette(computing) A small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data.diskitisAlternative form of discitis.diskless(computing) Without the use of floppy disks.disklikeResembling or characteristic of a disk.diskzineA zine distributed on floppy disk.disleave(transitive) Alternative spelling of disleaf.dislikedsimple past and past participle of dislikedislikeeOne who is disliked.disliken(obsolete, transitive) To make unlike; to disguise.dislikerOne who dislikes.dislikesthird-person singular simple present indicative of dislikedisloconA translocon associated with dislocationdislodge(transitive) To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied.disloyalNot loyal, without loyalty.dismallyIn a dismal manner.dismarch(obsolete, intransitive) To march away; to withdraw.dismarry(obsolete, transitive) To free from the bonds of marriage; to divorce.dismayedsimple past and past participle of dismaydismayerOne who dismays.dismoded(dated) outmoded; having fallen out of fashiondismount(ambitransitive) To (cause to) get off (something).disobeysthird-person singular simple present indicative of disobeydisodium(chemistry, in combination) two atoms of sodium in a compounddisorderAbsence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.disordreObsolete form of disorder.disownedsimple past and past participle of disowndisowneeOne who is disowned.disownerOne who disowns.disparid(zoology) Any member of the clade Disparida of extinct marine animals.dispatch(transitive) To send (a shipment) with promptness.dispathyAlternative form of dyspathy.dispeace(archaic) Lack of peace; disharmony; discord.dispellsthird-person singular simple present indicative of dispell, obsolete spelling of dispels.dispenceObsolete form of dispense.dispenseTo issue, distribute, or give out.dispergeTo sprinkle, scatter, or disperse.dispermy(biology) The penetration of an ovum by two spermatozoa.disperse(transitive, intransitive) To scatter in different directions.dispetalSynonym of depetal (“strip of petals”).dispirit(transitive) To lower the morale of; to make despondent; to dishearten.displaceTo put out of place; to disarrange.displant(transitive, archaic) To remove anything from where it has been planted or placed; to drive a person from their home.displaysplural of displaydisplode(archaic, intransitive) To burst with a loud bang; to explode.displumeTo deprive of feathers or plumes.disponee(law, Scotland, historical) The person to whom any property is legally conveyed.disponer(law, Scotland, historical) Someone who legally transfers their own property to another.disponge(poetic, rare) To sprinkle, as with water from a sponge.disporicHaving two sporesdisportsthird-person singular simple present indicative of disportdisposal(countable) A disposition; an arrangement, categorization, or classification of things.disposedsimple past and past participle of disposedisposerOne who or that which disposes or disposes of something.disposesthird-person singular simple present indicative of disposedisposit(transitive) To deposit.dispread(archaic, rare) To spread out, to extend.disprize(transitive, archaic) To depreciate.disprove(transitive) To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.dispunct(obsolete, rare) To expunge, to erase; to mark for erasure.dispunge(obsolete) To expunge; to erase.dispurseObsolete form of disburse.disputedArgued; not certain, agreed upon, or accepted.disputerOne who disputes.disputesplural of disputedisquietLack of quiet; absence of tranquility in body or minddisquoteTo transform a quoted utterance into an actual statement about the world.disrange(obsolete) To disarrange.disratedsimple past and past participle of disratedisratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of disratedisrobedsimple past and past participle of disrobedisroberOne who disrobes.disrobesthird-person singular simple present indicative of disrobedisruptsthird-person singular simple present indicative of disruptdissaverOne who dissaves (spends more than is earned).dissectsthird-person singular simple present indicative of dissectdisseiseAlternative spelling of disseize.disseize(law, archaic) To deprive of seisin or possession; to dispossess or oust wrongfully (one in freehold possession of land).dissentsplural of dissentdisserveTo treat poorly; to do a disservice todisseverTo separate (two or more things); to split apart (something).dissight(obsolete) Something unsightly; an eyesore.dissolve(transitive) To terminate a union of multiple members actively, as by disbanding.disspellMisspelling of dispel, probably influenced by the correct spelling of misspell; relatedly, see also *dispell § Usage notes.dissuade(transitive) To convince not to try or do.disswadeObsolete spelling of dissuade.distaffeObsolete spelling of distaff.distaffsplural of distaffdistaliaThe segments of an antenna of an insect, excluding the scape and pediceldistallyTowards a distal part.distanceAn amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.distancy(obsolete) distance (state of being distant)distasteA feeling of dislike, aversion or antipathy.distauntObsolete form of distant.distelic(botany) Having two steles.distendsthird-person singular simple present indicative of distenddisthene(mineralogy) Kyanite.distichsplural of distichdistillsthird-person singular simple present indicative of distilldistinctCapable of being perceived very clearly.distitle(obsolete, transitive) To deprive of a title or right.distomerThe less pharmacologically active of the enantiomers of a drug.distonic(chemistry) Describing a radical cation in which charge and radical sites are separateddistopiaMisspelling of dystopia.distortsthird-person singular simple present indicative of distortdistract(transitive) To divert the attention of.distrailA clear path through a cloud created by a passing aircraft, caused either by evaporation or freezing of water droplets in the wake.distrain(law, transitive, obsolete) To force (someone) to do something by seizing their property.distraitabsent-minded, troubled, distracteddistream(poetic) To flow.distressPhysical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.distrestObsolete form of distressed.districtAn administrative division of an area.distrustLack of trust or confidence.disturbsthird-person singular simple present indicative of disturbdisulfidArchaic form of disulphide.disulfur(inorganic chemistry, in combination) Two atoms of sulfur in a compound.disunify(transitive) To cause to cease to be unified; to split up or dissociate.disunionSeparation (disintegration) of a union; lack of union where union would be desirable.disunite(transitive) To cause disagreement or alienation among or within.disunityThe lack of unity or cohesion.disusageGradual cessation of custom or use; disuse.disusingpresent participle and gerund of disusedisvalueTo regard something as having little or no value.disvelopObsolete form of develop.disvouch(obsolete, transitive) To discredit or contradict.ditactic(chemistry) Describing a tactic polymer that contains two sites of defined stereoisomerism in each repeat unit.ditalinishort pasta tubes with ribbed sidesditanderArchaic spelling of dittander.ditation(obsolete) The act of making rich; enrichment.ditazoleA platelet aggregation inhibitor.ditchingpresent participle and gerund of ditchditchletA little ditch.dithecal(botany) Having two thecae.ditheismA belief in two deities, which may be in conflict with each other.ditheistOne who holds the doctrine of ditheism; a dualist.ditheredsimple past and past participle of ditherdithererOne who dithers; one who is unable to decide; a procrastinator.dithiane(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric six-membered saturated heterocycles having four carbon atoms and two sulfur atoms; any derivative of these compounds.dithiete(organic chemistry) An unsaturated heterocycle that has two carbon atoms, two sulfur atoms and a double bonddithiine(organic chemistry) dithiindithiole(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric unsaturated five-membered heterocycles containing three carbon atoms, two sulfur atoms and one double bondditokous(zoology) Having two kinds of young, such as offspring from asexual reproduction versus those from sexual reproduction.ditomine(zoology) A ground beetle of the subtribe Ditomina.ditophalAn antileprotic drug.ditroite(mineralogy) An igneous rock composed of orthoclase, elaeolite, and sodalite.ditsiestsuperlative form of ditsy: most ditsyditziestsuperlative form of ditzy: most ditzydiureide(chemistry) One of a series of complex nitrogenous substances regarded as containing two molecules of urea or their radicals.diuresis(biology, medicine) Excessive production of urine; polyuria.diuretic(medicine, pharmacology) Increasing the amount or frequency of urination.diuretin(medicine, archaic) Theobromine sodium salicylate, used as a diuretic.divagate(intransitive) To wander about.divalent(chemistry) Having an atomic valence of 2.divaplon(pharmacology) A nonbenzodiazepine anxiolytic and anticonvulsant drug from the pyrazolopyrimidine family.diveableSuitable for diving.divebomb(of an aircraft) To bomb whilst in a steep dive.divercinA particular bacteriocin produced by the bacterium Carnobacterium divergens.divergedsimple past and past participle of divergedivergerOne who, or that which, diverges.divergesthird-person singular simple present indicative of divergedivergon(genetics) A pair of divergently-transcribed operons that work together in the same biological systemdiverslyArchaic form of diversely (“severally, variously”).divertedthat has been subject to diversiondiverteeOne who is diverted from prison.diverterA person or thing that diverts.divertorAlternative form of diverter.divestedsimple past and past participle of divestdivesterOne who divests.divestorAlternative form of divester.divewearItems of clothing appropriate for diving.divicine2,6-diamino-4,5-dihydroxypyrimidine, an oxidant found in fava beans and Lathyrus sativus. It is an aglycone of vicine.dividant(obsolete) different; distinctdividend(finance) A cash payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (e.g., quarterly or annually).divident(obsolete) dividend; sharedividersplural of dividerdividingServing to divide or separate.dividiviAlternative form of divi-divi.dividualSeparate, distinct.divinelyIn a divine manner.divinersplural of divinerdivinestsuperlative form of divine: most divinedivinify(transitive) To render divine; to deify.diviniid(zoology) Any member of the Diviniidae.diviningThe action of the verb to divine in any sense.diviniseAlternative spelling of divinize.divinishSomewhat or nearly divine.divinity(uncountable) The state, position, or fact of being a god or God. [from 14th c.]divinize(transitive) To make divine; to make godlike; to exalt.divinour(rare) Obsolete spelling of diviner.division(uncountable) The act or process of dividing anything.divisiveHaving a quality that divides or separates.divisomeA contractile ring of polypeptides involved in bacterial cell divisiondivisorsplural of divisordivisoryServing to divide or split apart.divitism(obsolete, rare) The condition of being rich.divorcedCut off, or separated.divorceeA divorced person.divorcerThe person or cause that produces or effects a divorce.divorcesplural of divorcedivulgedpast participle of divulgedivulgerOne who divulges something.divulgesthird-person singular simple present indicative of divulgedivulsor(surgery) An instrument used for dilating the urethra or other canaldivvyingpresent participle and gerund of divvydiwaniyaIn Kuwait, a guest room where men gather to chat, eat and drink.dixenite(mineralogy) A trigonal-pyramidal mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.dixonaryAlternative form of dixnary.dizziestsuperlative form of dizzy: most dizzydizzyingTending to make one (actually or metaphorically) dizzy or confused, as of great speed or height.dizzyishSomewhat dizzy.djasakidA kind of medicine man among the Chippewa people.djellabaA loose-fitting, ankle-length hooded robe worn by men in North Africa.dobchickArchaic form of dabchick.dobroistOne who plays a dobro.docblock(programming) A specially formatted comment in source code, used to document a specific segment of the code.docetism(Christianity) The belief that Jesus was fully divine and only appeared or pretended to be human and to suffer.docetist(Christianity) One who believes in docetism.docetize(Christianity, transitive) To explain or interpret docetically.dochmiac(poetry) Pertaining to, or containing, the dochmius.dochmius(poetry) A metrical foot of five syllables used in Greek tragedy for highly anguished scenes. The metrical pattern is typically: short-long-long-short-long.docilelySubmissively or obediently.docilityThe quality of being docile.docilize(transitive) To make docile.docimacyAlternative form of docimasy.docimasy(dated) The art by which the nature and proportions of an ore are determined; assaying.dockableThat can be docked.dockerin(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins that interact with cohesindocketedsimple past and past participle of docketdocketerOne who dockets.dockhandSomeone who works at a dock.docklandThe land area surrounding a dock, especially the renovated or gentrified areas surrounding a former dock.dockleafAlternative form of dock leaf.docklessWithout a dock (in various senses).docklikeResembling or characteristic of a dock (place for securing vessels).dockline(nautical) A mooring cable / ropedocksideThe area near a dock, or next to a docked ship.dockyardA place where ships are repaired or outfitted.docodontAny of several extinct mammals of the order Docodonta.docosane(organic chemistry) Any alkane having 22 carbon atoms, but especially n-docosane CH₃(CH₂)₂₀CH₃.doctoralRelating to a doctorate.doctored(idiomatic) Altered; falsified; skewed; manipulated.doctorerOne who doctors.doctorlyIn the manner of a doctor.doctress(archaic) A female doctor, chiefly a physician.doctrine(countable) A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.docufilmA film or video production, presenting personal, social, political or historical subject matter in a factually accurate and informative or entertaining manner that often consists of archival footage and/or interviews supported by narration.doculect(linguistics) The lect (language variety) of a particular document.documentAny material substance on which the information is represented by writing.docusate(pharmacology) Synonym of docusate sodium.docusoapA form of reality television in the style of a documentary in which an apparent plot is constructed by intention or editing in order to make programmes in this genre resemble soap operas.dodderedOf a tree, usually an oak: having lost the top or branches, especially through age and decay.doddererSomebody who dodders.dodecadeAlternative form of duodecade (“period of twelve years”).dodecane(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomers of the alkane having twelve carbon atoms, but especially n-dodecane that is used as a solvent and is present in Diesel fuel.dodecene(organic chemistry) Any monoalkene that has twelve carbon atomsdodgefulFull of dodges or tricks; shifty, evasive.dodgiestsuperlative form of dodgy: most dodgydodipole(obsolete, derogatory) An old person with impaired intellect; a dotard, idiot or lunatic.dodoitsu(poetry) A specific form of Japanese poem without rhyme, having lines of 7-7-7-5 morae.dodolikeResembling or characteristic of a dodo.doeglingA northern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon ampullatus), from which oil was once obtained.doenjangA thick salty paste made from fermented soybeans, used in Korean cuisine.doerlessNot involving a doer.doershipThe state of being a doer.doeskinsplural of doeskindogballs(slang, golf) A score of eight on any one hole, generally regarded as a very poor score, because the maximum number (par) for any golf hole is five.dogbanesplural of dogbanedogberryThe berry of the dogwood.dogbreadAlternative form of dog bread.dogearedsimple past and past participle of dogeardogeaterSomeone or some animal that eats dogs.dogecoin(uncountable, cryptocurrencies) A cryptocurrency featuring the Shiba Inu from the "doge" meme as its logo.dogelessWithout a doge.dogeshipThe role or status of doge (chief magistrate).dogfight(aviation, military) A twisting turning battle between two or more military aircraft, especially between fighters.dogfleshSynonym of dog meat.doggedlyIn a way that is stubbornly persistent.doggerel(poetry) Of a crude or irregular construction.doggiestsuperlative form of doggy: most doggydoggonedsimple past and past participle of doggonedoggonit(idiomatic, euphemistic) An expression that shows mild or strong frustration about something.doghouseAny small house or structure or enclosure used to house a dog.dogicide(nonce word) The killing of a dog.dogitudeThe state or quality of being or resembling a dog.dogloverSynonym of cynophile (“Someone who loves dogs.”).dogmatic(philosophy, medicine) Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.dognaperAlternative spelling of dognapper.dogooderAlternative spelling of do-gooder.dogoyaro(Nigeria) neem (tree)dogpiler(Internet) One who dogpiles; one of a group of posters who pile on another in criticism.dogproofResistant to damage caused by dogs.dogrosesplural of dogrosedogsbaneAlternative spelling of dogbane.dogsbody(British, Ireland) A person who does menial work, a servant.dogshankAn inferior variant of the sheepshank knot, which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack.dogshore(archaic or historical, nautical) One of several shores (props) used to prevent a ship from moving while the blocks are knocked away before launching.dogsicle(informal, humorous) A cold or frozen dog.dogsledsplural of dogsleddogsleepLight or fitful sleep; a nap that is easily interrupted.dogspeakThe language supposedly used by dogs.dogspike(rail transport) A spike with a slightly altered head shape for easier extraction when the spike has become too loose in the sleeper.dogstailAny perennial grass of the genus Cynosurus, native to the Mediterranean basin, grown for fodderdogswearAlternative form of dogwear.dogtoothSynonym of cuspid, a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars.dogwatch(nautical) Aboard a ship, either of the two short two-hour watches that take place between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.dogwater(video games, slang) Extremely bad or unskilled (especially at a video game); trash.dogwhelkAlternative form of dog whelk.dogwoodsplural of dogwooddohickeyAlternative spelling of doohickey.doissantSynonym of cronut.dojigger(informal) A thing whose name is not known; a whatsit or doohickey.dojinshiAlternative spelling of doujinshi.dokkaebi(Korean mythology) A creature in Korean mythology, also known as "Korean goblin"dolcettoA grape variety from Piedmont, used to make a red wine.doldrumsUsually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest; a situation where one feels boredom, ennui, or tedium; a state of listlessness or malaise.dolefullObsolete spelling of doleful.dolefuls(informal) A doleful feeling; the blues; the doldrums.dolehead(Ireland, slang) An unemployed person who has no intention of seeking a job, and survives on government-funded unemployment benefits.dolerite(geology) A type of fine-grained basaltic rock.dolesomeCharacterised or marked by sorrow and grief; doleful; dismal; gloomy.dolewave(music, Australia) An Australian music genre that emerged in the early 2010s, typically laid-back, lo-fi and guitar-driven.dolichol(chemistry) any polyterpenoid having a single hydroxyl group on the terminal carbon atom, and the terminal isoprene residue being saturated; a dihydropolyprenoldolichosA plant of the genus Dolichos.dolichusAlternative form of dolichos (“long-distance race”).dolichyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from dolicholdoliolid(zoology) Any member of the family Doliolidae of pelagic tunicates.doliolumA doliolid tunicate.doliporeThe central pore in the septum of a basidiomycete myceliumdollared(rare) Possessing many dollars; wealthy.dollface(slang, often endearing) An attractive woman.dollhoodThe state or period of being a doll.dollkindAll dolls, considered as a groupdollopedsimple past and past participle of dollopdollshipThe quality of being a doll; dollhood.dollyman(film, television) The man who operates a dolly (cart on which a camera is mounted).dollymop(slang, British) An amateur, often part-time, female prostitute in 19th-century London.dolmadesplural of dolmadolmatheAlternative spelling of dolma.dolomite(mineralogy) An evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO₃)₂; it also exists as the rock dolostone.dolorite(geology) A form of diabasedoloroseGrievous and sorrowful.doloroso(music) plaintively; patheticallydolorousSolemnly or ponderously sad.dolosity(rare) Deceitfulness, hidden malice.dolphinsplural of dolphindolthoodThe quality of being a dolt or fool.domainalOf or relating to a domain.domained(in combination) Having a specified kind or number of domains.domainerAn individual or company that engages in the buying, selling, marketing, monetization and publishing of Internet domain names.domainesplural of domainedomanialOf or pertaining to a domain.domatium(entomology, botany) A chamber produced by a plant in which insects, mites, or fungi live.domelessWithout a dome.domelikeResembling a dome.domesdayObsolete form of doomsday.domesiahAlternative form of domsiah.domesmenplural of domesmandomesticOf or relating to the home.domicideThe deliberate destruction of a home or homes.domicile(formal) A home or residence.dominand(very rare) A person or thing to be dominated.dominant(music) The triad built on the dominant tone.dominateTo govern, rule or control by superior authority or powerdomineckAlternative form of dominecker.domineer(transitive) To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize.dominiesplural of dominiedominionPower or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.dominiumThe ownership of a thing.dominoedsimple past and past participle of dominodominoesplural of dominodomiphen(organic chemistry) The quaternary ammonium ion N,N-dimethyl-N-(2-phenoxyethyl)dodecan-1-aminium whose bromide is an antisepticdomnitor(historical) A ruling prince of Romania between 1862 and 1881.domoticsRobotic technology for use in the home.domspace(BDSM) The psychological state of the dominant or top during sadomasochistic activity.donataryA donatary captain.donatingpresent participle and gerund of donatedonationA voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.donativeBeing or relating to a donation.donatory(historical) A donee of the crown; someone to whom, upon certain conditions, escheated property or colonial land or power is bestowed.donatourObsolete form of donator.donatrixFemale donator.doncellaA fish of Florida and the West Indies (Halichoeres radiatus).dondurmaA Turkish mastic ice cream.donenessThe extent to which a food has been cooked.donesies(slang, childish) Done; finished.dongless(slang) Without a penis.donniker(slang) A toilet.donoressA female donor.donshipsplural of donshipdonuteryAlternative form of doughnutery.donzella(obsolete) A female donzel.doobiousEye dialect spelling of dubious.doocedlyEye dialect spelling of deucedly.doodlingpresent participle and gerund of doodledoofusesplural of doofusdoogheno(obsolete, costermongers) Something or someone good.doohickyAlternative spelling of doohickey.doohinkyAlternative form of doohickey.doolally(originally military slang) Eccentric; insane, mad.doomcoreA dark and minimal subgenre of hardcore techno music.doomlikeSuggesting doom.doompostTo engage in the act of doomposting.doomsdayThe day when God is expected to judge the world; the end times.doomsman(archaic, historical) One who renders judgement (e.g. a judge, magistrate, or arbiter); an umpire.doomsmenplural of doomsmandoomsomeMarked by doomdoomsterSomeone who predicts doom.doomtard(slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) A proponent of alarmist or eschatological ideas.doomwardToward one's doom.dooputtyAlternative form of dupatta.doorbellA bell, buzzer, or chime device mounted on or adjacent to a door's exterior, meant to be rung by a visitor to announce one's presence.doorcaseThe surrounding frame into which a door shuts.doorflapA flap of material serving as a crude door to a tent etc.doorgame(online gaming) A computer game hosted by a bulletin board system.doorjambEither of the upright posts on either side of a door, which together support a lintel.doorknobA circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door.doorleafAn individual door panel, particularly in the context of double or sliding doors.doorlessWithout a door.doorlikeResembling a door.doorlineThe line formed by the edge of a door, especially that of a motor car.doormaid(archaic) A doorwoman.doormatsplural of doormatdoornailA nail with a wide head, traditionally used in the construction and ornamentation of wooden doors.doorpostEither of the upright posts on either side of a door, which together support a lintel; doorjamb.doorsillThe horizontal piece of material at the threshold of a doorway; a doorstep.doorslab(archaeology) A slab forming part of a doorway.doorslamThe act of slamming a door.doorsman(historical) A person employed as a barker to solicit customers for a photographer.doorstep(architecture) An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home.doorstop(humorous) A large book, which by implication could be used to stop a door.doorwaysplural of doorwaydoorwiseIn the manner of a door.dooryard(Vermont, Maine, Atlantic Canada) the yard near the front or back door of a housedoosedlyEye dialect spelling of deucedly.doosooty(India, obsolete) A kind of cheap cotton material woven with the threads doubled.dootless(chiefly Scotland) doubtlessdopamine(biochemistry, pharmacology) A monoamine C₈H₁₁NO₂ that is a decarboxylated form of dopa, present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including adrenalin.dopefaceA dope; a stupid person.dopehead(slang, derogatory) An individual who frequently uses illicit, narcotic, or psychoactive drugs and suffers from a drug addiction.dopelessWithout dope (narcotic drug).dopeness(slang) The characteristic of being dope (great, extraordinary).dopesickAlternative form of dope sick.dopester(slang) A member of a street gang who sells drugs.dopinessThe characteristic of being dopey.doraditoany of several passerine birds with yellow underparts in the genus Pseudocolopteryx, found in South AmericadorayakiA Japanese confection consisting of two sponge cake patties baked to resemble gongs, sandwiching a filling of sweet azuki bean paste.dorippid(zoology) Any crab in the family Dorippidae.dorkface(slang, derogatory) A silly or stupid person; dork.dorkiestsuperlative form of dorky: most dorkydorklikeResembling or characteristic of a dork.dorkwear(colloquial) Clothing befitting a dork.dorkweed(slang, Canada, US, derogatory) dork; idiotdormancyThe state or characteristic of being dormant; quiet, inactive restfulness.dormauntObsolete form of dormant.dormcest(slang) Romantic and/or sexual involvement between students residing in the same dormitory.dormeredHaving a dormer.dormientObsolete form of dormant.dormlikeResembling or characteristic of a dormitory.dormmateOne who shares the same dorm.dormouseAny of several species of small, mostly European rodents of the family Gliridae.dornicksplural of dornickdorsalin(biochemistry) A protein that regulates cell differentiation along the dorsoventral axis of the neural tubedorsallyTowards the dorsal side.dorseretAlternative form of dosseret.dorsumal(anatomy) Synonym of dorsal.dortokidAny extinct turtle of the family Dortokidaedoryline(zoology) Of or relating to the ant subfamily Dorylinae.doseableAble to be dosed.dosologyposology; the study of dosages of drugsdosooteeAlternative form of doosooty.dosootieAlternative form of doosooty.dosseretA cubical block of stone above the capitals in a Byzantine church.dossiersplural of dossierdotardlyLike a dotard; foolish and weak.dotaristSomeone who plays the dotara.dotation(literary, rare) The act of dotating or bestowing something; endowment, or an instance of this.dotcomerAlternative form of dot-commer.dotinessThe quality of being doty.dotinglyIn a doting mannerdotterelA gullible fool, especially an elderly person with impaired faculties.dottiestsuperlative form of dotty: most dottydouanierA French customs officer.doubletsplural of doubletdoublingpresent participle and gerund of doubledoubloon(Canada, slang, numismatics) Clipping of doubloonie.doublureAn elaborately decorated leather flyleaf in a book.doubtersplural of doubterdoubtfulSubject to, or causing doubt.doubtingpresent participle and gerund of doubtdoucette(obsolete) corn salad, lamb's lettucedouchery(US, slang, vulgar, humorous) Behaviour that is rude, obnoxious, ignorant, or foolish.douchingpresent participle and gerund of douchedoughboy(US) An American infantryman, especially one from World War I.doughiercomparative form of doughy: more doughydoughilyIn a doughy way.doughnut(figuratively) Any object in the shape of a torus.doundounAlternative form of dun dun (African drum)doupioniAlternative form of dupioni.dournessThe characteristic of being dour; gloominess; sternness.doustingpresent participle and gerund of doustdouzaine(Guernsey) A parish council, consisting of a dean and twelve douzeniers.douzeper(by extension) A person considered to be like or in the model of Charlemagne’s peers; someone considered a great hero or paladin.dovecoteA small house or box, often raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments (pigeonholes), in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house.dovelikeResembling or characteristic of a dove.dovelingA young or baby dove.doveplumThe plant Coccoloba diversifolia.doveship(obsolete, nonce word) The possession of the dove-like qualities of harmlessness and innocence.dovetailThe tail of a dove (family Columbidae); also, something having the shape of a dove's tail.dovishlyIn a dovish manner.dowagersplural of dowagerdowdiestsuperlative form of dowdy: most dowdydowdyish(archaic) Like a dowdy; frumpy.dowdyism(dated) A plain, unfashionable style of dress.dowelingpresent participle and gerund of doweldowelledsimple past and past participle of doweldoweress(archaic) A widow who holds a dower; a dowager.doweringpresent participle and gerund of dowerdowfnessThe quality of being dowf.downableAble to be downed; able to be drunk in one go.downbear(transitive) To bear, bring or carry down.downbeat(music) The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).downbentBent downward.downboresimple past of downbeardownbowsplural of downbowdowncall(programming) A call from a higher-level subsystem, such as user code, to a lower-level subsystem, such as a kernel or framework.downcamesimple past of downcomedowncard(card games) A card that is dealt face down.downcase(transitive) To convert (text) to lower case.downcastOf the eyes, a facial expression, etc.: looking downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty.downcomeA tumbling or falling down; a sudden or heavy fall; an overthrow; ruin; destruction.downcoreDescribing a sample taken from further down a coredowndateTo alter, degrade or downgrade to an earlier or worse version, especially when it was intended to update.downdoot(Internet slang, humorous) A downvote.downdrewsimple past of downdrawdownface(transitive, archaic, rare) To persist in an assertion in the face of opposition.downfallA precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.downfellsimple past of downfalldownflex(transitive) To force downward without breaking.downflowA downward flow.downfold(geology) A syncline.downgang(UK dialectal, Yorkshire) A downhill way, usually a path way.downgaze(medicine) The act of looking downward.downgone(US, dialectal, Appalachia) Poor-looking; shabbydownhaul(nautical) Any rope used to haul down a sail or spar.downhole(oil industry) Located in the drilled bore of an oil well either underground or undersea.downhomeAlternative form of down-home.downland(UK) An area of rolling hills (downs), often grassy pasture over chalk or limestone.downleadThe line or lines bringing signals from a receiving antenna to a receiver.downlessOf a bird, lacking down feathers.downlikeResembling down (soft immature feathers) or some aspect of it.downlineAlternative spelling of down line.downlink(telecommunications) The transmission of a signal from a satellite to a receiving station on earth; or the means of this transmission.downlist(transitive) To move further down a list (especially in terms of endangered animals that are no longer at such risk).downloadA file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.downmostFurthest down; located at the bottom of a system or structure.downness(quantum mechanics) The property of being a down quark.downpick(music) A downward stroke with a plectrum on a stringed instrument; downstroke.downpipeThe drainpipe that connects a roof-line gutter with the ground.downplay(transitive) To de-emphasize; to present or portray as less important or consequential.downpourA heavy fall of rain.downrank(transitive, chiefly linguistics) To lower in rank.downrate(transitive) To give something a lower rating.downrush(intransitive) To rush down; rush downward.downscanA downward scan.downsideA disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.downsies(slang, rare) Synonym of tranquilizers (“drugs used to reduce anxiety or tension”).downsize(intransitive) To reduce in size or number.downslur(music) A slur in which the pitch of the note descends.downsomeLow-spirited; melancholy.downstab(video games) An instance of stabbing downward.downstat(Scientology) An unsuccessful person who is failing to make progress.downstepA downward shift of tone between the syllables or words of a tonal language.downtakeAn outlet for conveying something downward.downtickA small decrease or downward change in something that has been steady or rising.downtiltdownward tiltdowntimeTime lost due to the failure of some system or machinery, such as a computer crash or power outage.downtone(linguistics, transitive) To tone down; to make less emphatic or significant; to downplay.downtownOf, relating to, or situated in the central business district.downtree(computing theory) Lower in a tree data structure.downtrod(US) to oppress, suppress, exploit, persecute, step down on; put down; denigrate, subjugatedowntubeAlternative form of down tube.downtune(music) To tune (a musical instrument) to a lower pitch.downturnA downward trend, or the beginnings of one.downvote(Internet, Reddit) A vote against something that reduces a cumulative tally of popularity.downwardToward a lower level, whether in physical space, in a hierarchy, or in amount or value.downwarp(geology) A segment of the crust of the Earth that bends downwarddownwashdownward air turbulence caused by a propeller or jet, but especially by helicopter bladesdownwellTo sink below material of lower density.downwindin the same direction as the wind is blowingdownzone(US, politics) To change an area or property to a less restrictive zoningdowrying(rare) The act of bestowing a dowry as part of a marriage.doxapramA respiratory stimulant.doxasticOf, pertaining to, or depending on opinion; conjectural.doxepineAlternative form of doxepin.doxologyAn expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn sung as part of a Christian worship service.doyennesplural of doyennedoyleite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, and oxygen.dozinessThe state of being dozy.drabbestsuperlative form of drab: most drabdrabbetsplural of drabbetdrabbingpresent participle and gerund of drabdrabbishSomewhat drab in colour.drabbler(historical, nautical) A piece of canvas laced to the bonnet of a sail, to give it a greater depth or more drop.drabetteAlternative form of drabbet (“coarse linen fabric”).drabnessThe characteristic of being drab.drabwareA form of unglazed pottery made from drab-coloured clay.dracaena(botany) Any of the genus Dracaena of liliaceous plants with woody stems and funnel-shaped flowers.dracanthObsolete form of tragacanth.drachmaeplural of drachmadrachmasplural of drachmadraconicRelating to or suggestive of dragons.draconin(chemistry) A red resin forming the essential basis of dragon's blood.draculin(biochemistry, zoology) A glycoprotein with anticoagulant properties, found in the saliva of vampire bats.draffishworthless; draffydraftage(Australia, historical) A fee charged on a small proportion of the dry weight of certain types of goods being shipped.drafteesplural of drafteedraftersplural of drafterdraftiercomparative form of drafty: more draftydraftilyIn a drafty manner.draftingpresent participle and gerund of draftdraftmanAlternative form of draftsman.draftnik(US) One who studies and reports on the draft (player selection) for professional sports leagues.dragableMisspelling of draggable.dragback(soccer) The act of drawing the ball backward with one's sole.dragboatAlternative form of drag boat.drageoirA box for sweets.draggage(rare) The act of hauling or transporting goods; haulage.draggledsimple past and past participle of draggledragliftA type of ski lift that pulls skiers up the slope.draglineA cable, cord, or rope used to drag an object; specifically, the line of a dragline excavator that drags the bucket.draglingA small or baby dragon.draglink(engineering) A link connecting the cranks of two shafts.dragoman(historical) An interpreter, especially for the Arabic and Turkish languages.dragomen(hypercorrect) plural of dragomandragonetA small dragon.dragonic(fantasy, science fiction, rare) Of or resembling a dragon in nature.dragonlyLike a dragon in appearance or behaviour.dragoonsplural of dragoondragropeA rope used to drag something.dragsmanOne who drags a body of water in search of something that is submerged.dragsterA heavily modified or custom-built vehicle used in drag racing.drailingpresent participle and gerund of draildrainageA natural or artificial means for the removal of fluids from a given area by its draining away.drainersplural of drainerdrainfulEnough to fill a drain.drainingpresent participle and gerund of draindrainoutA channel for the purpose of draining liquid out of a system.draisine(rail transport) A light auxiliary rail vehicle (train) or tram.drakeletA male duckling.dramaticOf or relating to the drama.dramlessWithout an alcoholic drink.drammachA simple Scots food made from oatmeal and water.drammingThe act of drinking drams, especially of whiskydrammockAlternative spelling of drammachdramshop(US) A shop selling alcohol.drapableAlternative form of drapeable.drastickObsolete form of drastic.draughtsplural of draughtdraughty(British spelling) Standard spelling of drafty.drawableCapable of being drawn (represented graphically).drawbackA disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.drawbolt(engineering) A type of bolt with a threaded end that can be tightened to pull connected parts closer together and to increase tension.drawbore(transitive) To make a drawbore in.drawcard(UK) Something that attracts customers, visitors, spectators, etc. to a place or an event.drawdownThe act of reduction or depletion (including through withdrawal or utilization).draweredHaving (a specified kind or number of) drawers.drawgear(countable) A harness for draught horses.drawhead(rail transport) The flanged outer end of a drawbar.drawhook(rail transport) A coupling hook.drawingsplural of drawingdrawknob(music) A knob used to control the stop of an organ.drawlingThe act of speaking with a drawl.drawlink(rail transport) drawbardrawloom(archaic, countable) A kind of loom used in weaving figured patterns.drawoverProposed changes that are sketched over the top of an existing drawing.drawspan(engineering) The operational span of a drawbridge.drawtubeThe tube that is drawn out in order to expand a telescope.drayload(dated) The amount (of material or goods) that can be loaded onto a dray.dreadfulFull of something causing dread, whetherdreadilyIn a dready manner; in dread.dreadingpresent participle and gerund of dreaddreamersplural of dreamerdreameryA place suited for dreaming.dreamful(poetic) Dreamydreamiercomparative form of dreamy: more dreamydreamilyIn a dreamy manner.dreamingpresent participle and gerund of dreamdreamishResembling a dream or the state of dreaming.dreamletA little dream.dreampopAlternative form of dream pop.dreariercomparative form of dreary: more drearydrearilyIn a dreary manner.drearing(obsolete) sorrowdreckishDrecky; worthless.dreckley(West Country) laterdredgersplural of dredgerdredgingpresent participle and gerund of dredgedreggishFoul with lees; dirty.dreglessWithout dregs.dreibein(mathematics, physics) Trihedron.dreidelsplural of dreideldrenchedCompletely wet; soddendrencherOne who, or that which, drenches.drenchesthird-person singular simple present indicative of drenchdrengage(obsolete, law, UK) The tenure by which a drench held landdrepanid(zoology) Any moth in the family Drepanidae.dressage(uncountable) The schooling of a horse.dressersplural of dresserdressfulAs much as is within, on, or held by a dress.dressiercomparative form of dressy: more dressydressilyIn a dressy manner.dressing(medicine) Material applied to a wound for protection or therapy.dressish(rare) dressy; fond of wearing fashionable clothingdribbledsimple past and past participle of dribbledribblerA person who dribbles (salivates excessively).dribblesthird-person singular simple present indicative of dribbledribbletAlternative form of driblet.dribletsplural of dribletdriftageDeviation from a ship's course due to leeway.driftersplural of drifterdriftfulMarked by drift or lack of clear direction; drifty.driftiercomparative form of drifty: more driftydriftilyIn a drifty manner.driftingMoving aimlessly or at the mercy of external forces.driftletA little drift, as of snow.driftnetTo fish using a drift netdriftpin(engineering) A smooth drift (slightly tapered tool of steel for enlarging or shaping a hole in metal).driftwayA road or path for driving cattle or sheep, on the commons or on private land.drighten(obsolete, usually capitalized) The Lord; Lord God; Christ.drightinAlternative form of drighten.drillbitAlternative spelling of drill bit.drillersplural of drillerdrillingThe act or process of drilling.drimenolA sesquiterpene alcohol found in the bark of Drimys winteri.drinamyl(pharmacology, UK) A stimulant made from dextroamphetamine and amobarbital.drinkerdOne who routinely drinks alcoholic beverages socially, but who is not a drunkard.drinkersplural of drinkerdrinkery(informal) A place where alcoholic drinks are served; a public house.drinkingAn act or session by which drink is consumed, especially alcoholic beverages.drinksie(informal) An alcoholic beverage.dripfeedAlternative form of drip-feed.dripholeA hole in the floor of a cave, formed by dripping water.driplessWithout drips.driplineAlternative form of drip line.drippageA dripping, the act of dripping; something that drips.drippersplural of dripperdrippilyIn a drippy way.drippingSolid animal fat, traditionally collected from dripping off roasting meat.drivableCapable of being driven (as a vehicle).drivebysplural of drivebydrivelerOne who drivels.driveoffAlternative form of drive-off.driverlyRelating to, or characteristic of a driver.driveway(UK, US) A short private road that leads to a house or garage.drizzledsimple past and past participle of drizzledrizzlerA kitchen utensil with a handle and a head appropriate for drizzling a viscous liquid, such as honey.drizzlesplural of drizzledroewors(South Africa) A kind of dried sausage similar to boerewors.drogomanAlternative form of dragoman.drolleryComical quality.drollestsuperlative form of droll: most drolldrollingpresent participle and gerund of drolldrollishSomewhat droll.drollist(archaic) A joker; a buffoon.dromaiid(zoology) Any bird in the family Dromaiidae; an emu.dromicalRelating to a dromos or racecourse.dromondsplural of dromonddroneflyA European hoverfly, Eristalis tenax.drongoesplural of drongodroogishAmoral and savage, like a droog.droopageA condition caused by droopingdroopilyIn a droopy manner.droopingpresent participle and gerund of droopdropableMisspelling of droppable.dropbackAlternative spelling of drop-back.dropbearAlternative form of drop bear.dropcakeAlternative form of drop cake.dropcastTo form a thin solid by dropping a solution onto a flat surface and evaporating the solventdropdown(computing, graphical user interface, of a widget) Dropping down from above; being a specific type of selection control that hides its contents until activated.dropfile(computing, dated) A file used by a bulletin board system (BBS) to pass information about the BBS itself and the current user to an external door.dropfootAlternative form of foot drop.dropgoalAlternative form of drop goal.drophead(British) A drophead coupé.dropholeA hole designed for something to be dropped through.dropitis(humorous) A notional medical condition that causes people to drop things frequently.dropkickAlternative form of drop kick.dropleafA flat section of a table that can be extended or collapsed.droplessWithout a drop or drops, as of water.dropletsplural of dropletdroplikeResembling or characteristic of a drop of liquid.droplineA long, vertical fishing line having a series of hooks.droplist(graphical user interface) A pull-down menu.droplock(firearms) A variant of the boxlock having a removable lock.dropmeal(archaic) One drop at a time, drop by drop.dropoffsplural of dropoffdropoutsplural of dropoutdroppersplural of dropperdroppingpresent participle and gerund of dropdropseedAny member of the genus Sporobolus of bunchgrasses.dropship(science fiction) A flying transport that drops troops or equipment onto a planet, etc.dropshotAlternative form of drop shot.dropside(of furniture) Having a side that drops down, either to open or to save space.dropsiedSuffering from dropsy (edema).dropsiesplural of dropsydropsiteA site where something (such as paratroopers or supplies, or electronic data) is dropped (especially airdropped).dropwallA prefabricated wall that is supported by a framework.dropwingAny of various species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Trithemis, endemic to Africa and Asia, that lower their wings when perched.dropwiseIn drops; one drop at a time.dropwormThe larva of any geometrid moth, such as the cankerworm, which drops from trees by means of a thread of silk.dropwortA perennial herb, Filipendula vulgaris, closely related to meadowsweet.dropzoneThe location at which troops or supplies are dropped, usually by parachute.droschkeAlternative form of droshky.droserasplural of droseradrosocinAny of a class of antimicrobial glycosylated peptide present in Drosophiladrossiercomparative form of drossy: more drossydrotchelObsolete form of drossel.droughtsplural of droughtdrovewayA road or track along which livestock are (or historically were) regularly driven.drownage(dated) The act of drowning.drownder(dialect) A person or animal that is suffering or has suffered drowning.drowningpresent participle and gerund of drowndrowsiercomparative form of drowsy: more drowsydrowsilyIn a drowsy manner.drowsingpresent participle and gerund of drowsedroxacin(pharmacology) A quinolone antibiotic.droxicam(pharmacology) A certain oxicam drug.drubbingpresent participle and gerund of drubdrudgeryExhausting, menial, and tedious work.drudgingpresent participle and gerund of drudgedrugableAlternative form of druggable.drugfreeWithout drugs; not using drugs, especially illegal or recreational ones.druggery(Canada, US) A drugstore.druggetsplural of druggetdruggiesplural of druggiedruggilyIn a druggy manner.druggingpresent participle and gerund of drugdruggistA manufacturer and vendor of drugs and medicines.drughead(slang) A drug addict.druglessWithout (the use of) drugs.druglikeResembling or characteristic of a drug.druglordA person who controls a large network of people involved in the illegal drug trade.drugloreThe knowledge or study of drugs and drug culture.drugshopA drugstore; a pharmacy.drugster(obsolete) A druggist.druidessA female druid.druidishArchaic form of druidic.druidismThe religion, philosophical beliefs, and attendant ritual practices of the druids.drumbeatThe beating of a drum.drumette(US) The first segment (meatier part) of a chicken wing, closest to the body.drumfireHeavy, continuous, rapid gunfire.drumfishAny fish of the family Sciaenidae; they make a loud noise by means of an air bladder.drumfunkA subgenre of drum and bass music involving intricate drum patterns.drumheadAlternative form of drum head.drumkitsplural of drumkitdrumlessWithout a drum.drumlikeResembling a drum, such as in sound or shapedrumlineA group of percussionists in a marching band, consisting of the battery and front ensemble.drumlinsplural of drumlindrummersplural of drummerdrummingThe act of beating a drum.drummist(rare) A drummer; someone who plays a drum.drummockAlternative form of drammock.drumrollUsed to build up to the punchline of a joke. Compare drumroll, please.drumskinThe skin of a drum; a drum head.drumstepA genre of music combining elements of drum and bass and dubstep.drumster(obsolete) A drummer; one who plays a drum.drungaryAlternative form of drungar (“a kind of military commander in the late Roman and Byzantine Empires”).drunkard(somewhat derogatory) A person who is habitually drunk.drunkerdObsolete form of drunkard.drunkery(archaic) Drunkenness.drunkestsuperlative form of drunk: most drunkdrunkishSomewhat drunk.drupelet(botany) One of the small drupe-like subdivisions which compose the outer layer of certain fruit such as blackberries or raspberries.druthers(US, informal, often humorous) Wishes, preferences.druzhina(historical) A retinue in the service of a chieftain in mediaeval Slavic Europe.dryandraAny of the former genus Dryandra R. Br. of Australian shrubs, now considered a series within Banksia (Proteaceae)drybrush(painting) A form of brushwork that involves stroking lightly with a minimally loaded brush to create a textured look.drycleanAlternative spelling of dry clean.drydocksplural of drydockdrygoodsAlternative form of dry goods.drygulch(US, slang) To murder; to attack, assault, especially in an ambush.drylandsplural of drylanddrylinerA construction worker who does drylining.drynurseAlternative form of dry nurse.drypoint(countable) The needle used in this technique.dryscapeThe non-living part of a landscape.drystackdry-stone constructiondrystone(geology) A stalactite or stalagmite.drywellsplural of drywelldualbootAlternative spelling of dual-boot.dualismsplural of dualismdualistsplural of dualistdualizerThat which dualizes.dualling(British spelling) The conversion of a road into a dual carriagewayduathlonAn athletic contest consisting of running and cycling.dubbableAble to be dubbed.dubbinedsimple past and past participle of dubbindubitate(intransitive, rare) to doubtduboisia(medicine, dated) duboisinedubonnetThe reddish purple colour of the apéritif Dubonnet.dubplate(music, originally Jamaica) An acetate or vinyl record pressed in very limited numbers, especially one issued to disc jockeys in advance of an official release; specifically (and originally), one containing a piece of dub music (a style of reggae music, often instrumental, involving the mixing of different audio tracks).dubtitleA subtitle that transcribes the dialogue spoken on a dubbed soundtrack, rather than translating the original dialogue.ducatoneAlternative form of ducaton.ducatoon(historical) A silver coin formerly used in Holland and other Dutch-speaking territories.duchesse(countable) A French duchess.duchessy(informal) Like a duchess; with a superior feminine elegance.duckableCapable of being ducked, i.e. avoided by moving the body underneath it.duckanooA Caribbean dessert made with sweet potato, coconut, spices and brown sugar, all tied up in a banana leaf.duckbill(informal) The duck-billed platypus.duckdiveAlternative form of duck dive.duckererA Gypsy fortune teller.duckface(slang) A facial expression in which the lips are pushed outwards in a pout.duckfoot(agriculture, often attributive) A relatively small, shallow share used in tillage, shaped like a duck's foot.duckhead(automotive) Part of a tyre-changing device, designed to fit around the rim of the wheel so as to mount and demount the tyre.duckhoodThe state or quality of being a duck.duckiestsuperlative form of ducky: most duckyduckingsplural of duckingduckkindAll ducks, considered as a group.ducklessWithout ducks.ducklikeSimilar to a duck, or a characteristic of a duck.ducklipsSynonym of duckface.duckmeatThe flesh of a duck.duckmole(rare) Synonym of platypus.ducknessThe quality of being a duck.duckpinsplural of duckpinduckpondA pond that is populated by ducks, especially an ornamental pond in a garden.duckroll(transitive) To prank (someone) in this fashion.duckshit(vulgar) The excrement of a duck.ducktailA hairstyle in which the hair is swept back into an upturned point at the back.ducktapeAlternative form of duck tape.duckunooAlternative form of duckanoo.duckwalk(intransitive) To jump on one leg while moving the other back and forth, a motion sometimes employed by guitar players in popular music.duckweedAny of several reduced floating aquatic plants in the subfamily Lemnoideae of the family Araceae.duckwingAny of various types of chicken noted for their triangular wing patchductibleCapable of being drawn out; ductile.ductlessHaving no duct.ductlikeResembling or characteristic of a duct.ductularOf or pertaining to a ductuleductulesplural of ductuleductworkThe system of ducts in a particular building.dudelessHaving no dudes; devoid of dudes.dudenessThe state or quality of being a dude.dudeshipThe quality or condition of being a dude.dudgeonsplural of dudgeondudishlyIn a dudish manner.duelistsplural of duelistduellersplural of duellerduelling(British) present participle and gerund of duelduellist(British spelling) Alternative spelling of duelist.duelsomeInclined to duelling.duetlikeResembling or characteristic of a duet.duettingpresent participle and gerund of duetduettino(music) A short, concise duet.duettist(music) Someone who performs in a duet.duffadarAlternative form of dafadar.dufftailObsolete spelling of dovetail.dugesiid(zoology) Any of the freshwater planarians in the family Dugesiidae, including the species used for studying regeneration in the laboratory.dugongid(zoology) Any mammal in the family Dugongidae, such as the extant dugong and several extinct kinds such as the Steller's sea cow.dukelingA little or insignificant duke.dukeriesplural of dukerydukeshipThe quality or condition of being a duke.dukicideThe killing of a duke.dulcacidHaving a taste that is both sweet and sour.dulcetlyIn a dulcet manner.dulciana(music) An organ stop with a sweet-sounding tone.dulcimerA stringed instrument, with strings stretched across a sounding board, usually trapezoidal, played by plucking on the strings (traditionally with a quill) or by tapping on them (in the case of the hammer dulcimers).dulcineasweetheart, ladylovedulcitolSynonym of galactitol.dullahan(fantasy, Irish mythology) A black-clad (usually male) horserider in Irish folklore which carries its severed head like a lantern and may be repelled by gold; when it stops riding (or calls out someone's name), someone will die. (Also called the Gan Ceann, Irish for "[one] without a head".)dullardsplural of dullarddullheadA blockhead; a dolt.dullnessThe quality of being slow of understanding things.dullsome(archaic) Characterised or marked by dullness.dulwilly(UK, dialect, obsolete) The ringed plover.dulzainaA Spanish double reed musical instrument in the oboe family.dumbarseUK, Ireland, and Commonwealth standard form of dumbass.dumbbellA weight training implement consisting of a short bar with weight counterpoised on each end.dumbbutt(Canada, US, slang, derogatory, neologism) Stupid.dumbcaneA tropical plant of the genus Dieffenbachia.dumbdumbAlternative form of dumdum (“An ignorant person; an idiot”).dumbfuck(vulgar, slang, derogatory) An extraordinarily stupid person.dumbhead(informal, derogatory) A stupid person.dumbhoodThe state or condition of being dumb (either mute or stupid).dumbkopfMisspelling of dummkopf.dumblingOne who is unintelligent, dumb, or stupid; a dummy; idiot.dumbness(informal) The quality of being stupid or foolish.dumbshit(vulgar, derogatory or offensive, colloquial) A stupid person.dumbshowAlternative spelling of dumb show.dumbsize(informal) To reduce the number of employees in a business without regard to organizational efficiency, such that its operations become unprofitable or inefficient.dumfoundAlternative form of dumbfound.dummerer(obsolete) Someone who pretends to be dumb (unable to speak), usually to get sympathy or for begging.dummkopfA stupid person; a dolt, dimwit, or blockhead.dummyingpresent participle and gerund of dummydumosideA particular steroid glycoside.dumosityThe quality of being dumous or dumose.dumpableAble to be dumped (in various senses).dumpcartA cart, often two-wheeled, that can be tilted to empty its contents.dumpiestsuperlative form of dumpy: most dumpydumpling(cooking) A ball of dough that is cooked and may have a filling and/or additional ingredients in the dough.dumpoked(cooking) Cooked in the dumpoke style.dumpsiteA dump for garbage, usually a dump that is actively in use; or the location of such a dumpdumpster(Canada, US) A large, usually metal trash receptacle designed to be hoisted up by a garbage truck in order to be emptied.dumpukht(cooking) Alternative form of dumpoked.duncedomThe realm or domain of dunces; dunces collectively.dunceishAlternative form of duncish.duncical(archaic) Like a dunce; stupid or silly.dunefootThe exposed base of a sand dune.dunelandLand where dunes are found.dunelessWithout dunes.dunelikeResembling or characteristic of a dune.dunesandA loose thin sand that can be carried by the wind.dunewortA common name for the fern Botrychium campestre.dungaree(uncountable) Heavy denim fabric, often blue; blue jean material.dungchen(music) A horn used in Tibetan Buddhist and Mongolian Buddhist ceremonies.dungeonsplural of dungeondungeony(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a dungeon.dungereeObsolete spelling of dungaree.dungforkA fork for tossing dung.dungheapAlternative spelling of dung heap.dunghillA heap of dung, especially one for agricultural purposes.dungholeA hole for the disposal of dung.dungkhagOne of the subdistricts into which a dzongkhag is divided.dunglikeResembling or characteristic of dung.dungmereA pit or pile where dung is mixed with other organic material to produce manure for fertilizer.dungyardA yard where dung is collected.dunkable(informal) Suitable for dunking (as of food).dunkadoo(US, chiefly New Jersey) The American bittern.dunkfest(slang, rare, basketball) A game involving many dunks.dunnakin(uncommon) Alternative form of dunnekin (“outhouse”).dunnekin(archaic) An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.dunnikenAlternative form of dunnekin: an outhouse.dunningsplural of dunningdunnione(organic chemistry) The orthoquinone 2,3,3-trimethyl-2H-benzo[g][1]benzofuran-4,5-dione that is a naturally-occurring insecticidedunnocksplural of dunnockdunnycanAlternative form of dunny can.dunnyken(uncommon) Alternative form of dunnekin: an outhouse.dunnymanAlternative form of dunny man.duocolorHaving two colors.duodecadAlternative form of dodecad.duodecet(music) A group of twelve musicians; a piece of music written for such a groupduodecic(mathematics) Based on a base of 12duodenalOf or pertaining to the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine.duodenum(anatomy) The first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.duograph(historical) A picture printed from two halftone photographic plates made with the screen set at different angles, and usually printed in two shades of the same colour or in black and one tint.duolocal(of a married couple) living at separate residencesduologueA conversation between two persons; dialogue.duoprism(geometry) A polytope resulting from the Cartesian product of two polytopes.duopsonyAn economic condition in which two buyers exert control over the market price of a commodity.duospace(computing, typography) Of a typeface, having characters of only two widths, where the narrower width is typically half that of the wider width.duotonedHaving two tones.duotonesplural of duotoneduoverse(mathematics) A dual universeduovirus(virology, dated) Rotavirus.dupattasplural of dupattadupeableAlternative form of dupable.duperiesplural of duperyduplexedsimple past and past participle of duplexduplexer(electronics) A device that enables communication in two directions over a single path.duplexesplural of duplexduplicitduplicitous; two-faced; deceitfulduplicon(genetics) A chromosome-specific low-copy repeat.duplifix(linguistics) An affix which, when applied, incorporates some of the stem word it is modifying.dupondiiplural of dupondiusdurablesplural of durableduraliumSynonym of duralumin.durancesplural of durancedurargid(geology) A type of argid that has a duripan horizondurationAn amount of time or a particular time interval.durativeOf or pertaining to duration.durbrainAlternative spelling of der-brain.dureless(obsolete) Not lasting.duressor(law) Someone who subjects another to duress.durndestAlternative form of darnedest.durnfool(US, euphemistic) Alternative form of damnfool.durotomy(medicine) Incursion of the dura, especially during spinal surgerydurukuliAlternative form of douroucouli.durumagiA traditional Korean overcoat / topcoat.dushbaraA traditional Azerbaijani dish of dumplings filled with ground meat and condiments.duskarma(eastern religion) A misdeed, sinful action, vice, or wrong.duskhawk(entomology) Any of various species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae.duskiestsuperlative form of dusky: most duskydusktimeThe time of dusk.dustableOf a pesticide or herbicide: suitable for crop-dusting.dustbagsplural of dustbagdustbathAlternative form of dust bath.dustbowlAn area which abounds in dust and which is very dry.dustcart(UK, Ireland) A vehicle for collecting refuse.dustcoatA coat worn as protection from dust.dustfallFine particles deposited by the atmosphere.dusthead(slang) A recreational user of the drug phencyclidine.dustheapA pile of rubbish.dusthole(now rare) A hole or other receptacle for rubbish; a dustbin.dustiestsuperlative form of dusty: most dustydustingsplural of dustingdustlikeResembling dust.dustlingA small grain or particle; mote; speck.dustmiteAlternative form of dust mite.dustmoteA mote or speck of dust.dustooryAlternative form of dasturi.dustpansplural of dustpandustpileA pile of dust and other material, typically composed household refuse.dutaristSomeone who plays the dutar.dutchessArchaic spelling of duchess.dutchiesplural of dutchydutchingpresent participle and gerund of dutchdutchmanA flaw or void repaired with such a piece.dutchmenplural of dutchmandutiableOn which duty must be paid when imported or sold.dutifullArchaic form of dutiful.dutilessWithout duties.dutuburiA ritual dance of the Tarahumara people.dutyfreeAlternative spelling of duty-free.dutylessAlternative spelling of dutiless.duumviriplural of duumvirduvetineAlternative spelling of duvetyne.duvetyneA heavy black cloth used in the motion picture and film industry to block out unwanted light.duxelles(cooking) A finely chopped mixture of mushrooms, onions, shallots and herbs sautéed in butter and reduced to a paste, used in stuffings and sauces (as in beef Wellington) or as a garnish.dvojnice(music) Alternative form of diple.dwarfageThe state or condition of being a dwarf.dwarfdomThe world of dwarfs (mythical creatures).dwarfess(fantasy) A female of the dwarf race.dwarfingpresent participle and gerund of dwarfdwarfishLike a dwarf; being especially small or stunted.dwarfismThe condition of being a dwarf (person of short stature).dwarvishAlternative form of dwarfish.dweebery(US, slang, derogatory) The state or condition of being a dweeb.dweebiercomparative form of dweeby: more dweebydweebily(US, originally university slang, now general slang, derogatory) In a dweeby manner.dweeblet(slang, sometimes derogatory) A young or unimportant dweeb.dwellersplural of dwellerdwellingA house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.dwimmery(computing, humorous) A computer program's ability to sense the user's intentions rather than work according to a well-defined specification.dwindledsimple past and past participle of dwindledwindler(rare) Someone or something that dwindlesdwindlesthird-person singular simple present indicative of dwindledyadwiseWith regard to, or by means of dyadsdyalisisMisspelling of dialysis.dyarchalAlternative spelling of diarchal.dyarchicAlternative form of diarchic.dyehouseA building where dyeing takes place.dyestuffAny soluble pigment used for dyeing the hair, fabric, etc.dyewaterWater contaminated with dyestuffs.dyeworksA factory for the production of dyes and sometimes also paints.dygogram(nautical) A chart showing the horizontal variation in the magnetic force acting on a ship's compass needle by the iron within the ship, as a function of course steereddykehood(slang) The state or sphere of dykes, or lesbians.dykeling(LGBTQ slang, rare) A young or immature lesbian.dykishlyIn a dykish manner.dymantic(zoology) Synonym of deimatic.dynactin(biochemistry) dynein activator complex: a multi-subunit protein found in eukaryotic cells that aids in bidirectional intracellular transport by binding to dynein and kinesin-2 and linking them to the organelle or vesicle to be transported.dynamickObsolete form of dynamic.dynamics(physics) The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.dynaminsplural of dynamindynamiseAlternative spelling of dynamize.dynamismGreat energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind, or personality; oomph or pizzazz.dynamistA subscriber to the philosophy of dynamism.dynamiteA class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting.dynamizeTo make dynamic.dynasticPertaining to a dynasty.dynastid(zoology) Any beetle in the family Dynastidae, now considered to be the scarabaeid subfamily Dynastinae.dynatronA tetrode in which the voltage on the screen grid is higher than that on the control grid, causing the plate current to decrease as plate voltage increases; was used in oscillators.dysaemiaUnhealthy condition of blood.dysaemicOf or relating to dysaemia.dysaudiaDefective articulation stemming from auditory disability.dysbaric(pathology) Relating to dysbarismdysbasiaDifficulty in walking, typically due to a disorder of the nervous systemdysbuliaWeakness of volition or willpower.dysbulicOf or relating to dysbuliadyscopia(medicine) A difficulty with copying figures.dyscoriaAn abnormality in the shape of the pupil of the eyedyscrasy(countable, literally) A bodily disorder; an imbalance of the humoursdysderid(zoology) Any spider in the family Dysderidae.dysergia(pathology) Uncoordinated movement.dysergicExhibiting, or relating to, dysergia.dysgenic(genetics, medicine) Of or relating to, or causing degeneration or deterioration in offspring.dysgonic(biology, of a bacterial culture) Growing or seeding slowly or badly.dyskerinA human gene, Dyskeratosis congenita 1, a small nucleolar ribonucleoprotein in which mutations are responsible for Zinsser-Cole-Engman syndrome.dyslaliadifficulty in talking due to a structural abnormalitydyslexia(neurology, pathology) A learning disability characterized by reading and writing difficulties.dyslexicOf or pertaining to dyslexia.dyslogiaDifficulty in expressing ideas in speech.dysluite(mineralogy) A variety of the zinc spinel or gahnite.dyslysin(biochemistry, obsolete) A substance formed by heating cholic acid.dysmeliaAny congenital disorder of the limbs, such as amelia or syndactyly.dysmelicHaving or relating to dysmelia.dysmimiaAn inability to use gestures effectivelydysnomia(medicine, pathology) Anomic aphasia, a condition affecting the memory that impairs the recall of words or names.dysodile(mineralogy) A soft, finely laminated, greenish or yellowish-grey impure earthy or coaly bitumen, which emits a highly foetid odour when burning.dysodont(biology, of bivalve molluscs) Having simple teeth that are situated very close to the dorsal margins of the valvesdysodyleAlternative form of dysodile.dysopsiadimness or difficulty of visiondysosmiaAn olfactory disorder in which the sense of smell inaccurately conveys disagreeable sensations.dysosmicOf, pertaining to, or afflicted with dysosmia.dyspathyAntipathy, aversion.dyspepsy(archaic) dyspepsiadysphagyDifficulty in swallowing.dysphonyDated form of dysphonia.dysploid(genetics) Relating to or exhibiting dysploidy.dyspnealPertaining to, or of the nature of dyspnea; in connexion with dyspnea.dyspneicAfflicted with dyspnea; possessing unhealthy breathing.dyspnoea(British spelling) Alternative spelling of dyspnea.dyspnoicAlternative form of dyspneic.dysseaseObsolete spelling of disease.dyssemiaA learning difference that involves impairment with understanding and/or using nonverbal communicationdyssemicHaving or relating to dyssemia.dystasia(pathology) Alternative form of dysstasia.dystauntObsolete form of distant.dystaxia(pathology, rare) a milder or weaker form of ataxiadystaxicExhibiting or relating to dystaxia.dysthmiaAlternative form of dysthymia.dystocia(medicine, veterinary medicine) A slow or difficult labour or delivery.dystocicRelating to, or exhibiting, dystocia.dystomerThe less pharmacologically active of the enantiomers of a drugdystomic(mineralogy) Having imperfect fracture or cleavage.dystonia(pathology) A disabling neurological disorder in which prolonged and repetitive contractions of muscles cause jerking, twisting movements and abnormal postures of the body.dystonic(psychology) Relating to dystonia.dystonin(biochemistry) A neuronal protein that is a form of plakindystopiaA miserable, dysfunctional state or society that has a very poor standard of living or severe censorship, oppression, etc.dystopic(pathology) Characterised by dystopiadystotic(medicine) Of, relating to, or characterised by dystocia.dystropyabnormal behaviourdystypia(neurology, pathology) Disordered or garbled typing associated with medical events like a stroke.dytiscid(zoology) Any member of the family Dytiscidae of diving beetles.dzongpenA leader or official of a district in BhutandzongponAlternative spelling of dzongpen.

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