| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. [3 definitions] |
| deflect |
to turn aside. |
| deforestation |
the act or process of cutting down the trees of a forest. |
| deform |
to damage the shape or form of. |
| defrost |
to remove frost or ice from. [2 definitions] |
| deft |
skillful, quick, and clever in action. |
| defy |
to refuse to obey. [3 definitions] |
| degrade |
to bring down from a higher to a lower rank or degree by taking away a position or title. [4 definitions] |
| degree |
a stage or step in a course of action. [4 definitions] |
| dehydrate |
to remove water from in order to preserve. [2 definitions] |
| dehydration |
a serious physical condition in which one's body has lost a great deal of water. It can happen to both humans and animals if they do not get enough water. |
| deity |
a god or goddess. [2 definitions] |
| dejected |
in low spirits; sad. |
| Delaware |
a state in the eastern United States. Its capital is Dover. (abbreviated: DE) |
| delay |
to put off until a later time. [6 definitions] |
| delegate |
a person who is chosen to speak or act for others. [3 definitions] |
| delegation |
a group of people chosen to speak or act for others. |
| delete |
to remove from a written work. |
| deli |
(informal) short form of "delicatessen." |
| deliberate |
said or done on purpose. [3 definitions] |
| delicate |
pleasing to the senses in a light, soft, or mild way. [5 definitions] |