| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by arousing doubt or fear. [2 definitions] |
| detergent |
having the capacity to cleanse. [2 definitions] |
| deteriorate |
to decline or become inferior in value or quality; debase. [4 definitions] |
| determination |
the quality of being determined or resolute. [5 definitions] |
| determine |
to decide or settle (a question, controversy, or the like) finally and authoritatively. [6 definitions] |
| determined |
characterized by determination; resolute. [2 definitions] |
| detest |
to hate; loathe. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode suddenly and violently. |
| detour |
a departure from the direct course, esp. a temporary route established to avoid road blockage or repair. [4 definitions] |
| detract |
to diminish or take away (often fol. by "from"). [2 definitions] |
| detrimental |
causing harm, disadvantage, or deterioration. |
| devastate |
to ravage or lay waste, as by war or natural disaster. [2 definitions] |
| devastating |
causing devastation or great upset. |
| develop |
to bring out the potential of; advance to a more complete or more effective condition. [10 definitions] |
| developer |
someone engaged in buying land and developing it for housing, businesses, recreation, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| developing |
gaining in size, maturity, or complexity. |
| development |
the process of developing or bringing to a completed state. [4 definitions] |
| developmental |
of, pertaining to, or constituting development. [4 definitions] |
| deviate |
to turn away from a direct or prescribed course. [6 definitions] |
| device |
something designed or made for a specific purpose, esp. an invention or machine used to perform simple tasks mechanically or electrically. [3 definitions] |
| devil |
(often cap.) in Christian theology, the chief spirit of evil, master of Hell, and enemy of God; Satan (prec. by "the"). [8 definitions] |