| delude |
to cause to hold a false belief; mislead; deceive. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| discourse |
verbal communication; conversation. |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| jeopardize |
to cause to be in danger or at risk; imperil. |
| martinet |
a person who enforces very strict discipline, especially in the military. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| outstrip |
to exceed or surpass. |
| pliable |
easily bent; flexible; malleable. |
| pursuant |
following on or proceeding from (usually followed by "to"). |
| repudiate |
to reject completely as invalid or untrue. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |