Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words divellent adjective Drawing asunder. diverging present participle & vb. noun of Diverge, Tending in different directions from a common center; spreading apart; divergent. divergent adjective Receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; — opposed to convergent., Causing … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words discalced adjective Unshod; barefooted; — in distinction from calced. discarded imp. & past participle of Discard discerned imp. & past participle of Discern discerner noun One who, or that which, discerns, distinguishes, perceives, or judges; as, a discerner of truth, of right and wrong. discharge verb t. To relieve … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words disabling present participle & vb. noun of Disable disabused imp. & past participle of Disabuse disaccord verb i. To refuse to assent., Disagreement. disadvise verb t. To advise against; to dissuade from. disaffect verb t. To alienate or diminish the affection of; to make unfriendly or less friendly; to … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dimension noun Measure in a single line, as length, breadth, height, thickness, or circumference; extension; measurement; — usually, in the plural, measure in length and breadth, or in length, breadth, and thickness; extent; size; as, the dimensions of a room, or of a ship; the dimensions of a farm, … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words diablerie noun Alt. of Diabley diabolify verb t. To ascribed diabolical qualities to; to change into, or to represent as, a devil. diabolism noun Character, action, or principles appropriate to the devil., Possession by the devil. diabolize verb t. To render diabolical. diachylon noun Alt. of Diachylum diachylum noun … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words debellate verb t. To subdue; to conquer in war. debenture noun A writing acknowledging a debt; a writing or certificate signed by a public officer, as evidence of a debt due to some person; the sum thus due., A customhouse certificate entitling an exporter of imported goods to a … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words debarring present participle & vb. noun of Debar debarking present participle & vb. noun of Debark debarment noun Hindrance from approach; exclusion. debarrass verb t. To disembarrass; to relieve. debatable adjective Liable to be debated; disputable; subject to controversy or contention; open to question or dispute; as, a debatable … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words deaconess noun A female deacon, One of an order of women whose duties resembled those of deacons., A woman set apart for church work by a bishop., A woman chosen as a helper in church work, as among the Congregationalists. dead beat See Beat, n., 7. deadening present participle … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dachshund noun One of a breed of small dogs with short crooked legs, and long body; — called also badger dog. There are two kinds, the rough-haired and the smooth-haired. dactylist noun A writer of dactylic verse. daedalian adjective Cunningly or ingeniously formed or working; skillful; artistic; ingenious., Crafty; … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words dachshund noun One of a breed of small dogs with short crooked legs, and long body; — called also badger dog. There are two kinds, the rough-haired and the smooth-haired. dactylist noun A writer of dactylic verse. daedalian adjective Cunningly or ingeniously formed or working; skillful; artistic; ingenious., Crafty; … Read more