| detective |
a person, often a police officer, whose job is to find information that will solve crimes. |
| detector |
a device that finds or detects something, such as changes in temperature or pressure. |
| detention |
the detaining of someone for a short time, either as punishment or until a trial can be held. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| detergent |
a chemical substance in the form of a liquid or powder used for washing things. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. [2 definitions] |
| determination |
the quality of having a firm goal or being determined. [2 definitions] |
| determine |
to decide or settle finally and without question. [3 definitions] |
| determined |
showing determination. |
| detest |
to have a strong dislike for; hate. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| detour |
a temporary route made to avoid a road repair or other problem, or some other way that is longer than the direct route. [3 definitions] |
| detract |
to lessen or take away (often followed by "from"). |
| detrimental |
causing harm. |
| devastate |
to destroy or ruin. [2 definitions] |
| devastating |
causing terrible destruction, upset, or sadness. |
| develop |
to bring out the potential of; advance to a more complete or more effective condition. [6 definitions] |
| developer |
someone who buys land and makes it ready to be used for homes, business, recreation, or the like. |
| developing |
gaining in size, maturity, or complexity. |
| development |
the act of developing or bringing to a completed state. [3 definitions] |
| developmental |
of or having to do with how someone or something develops from the earliest stages. [2 definitions] |