Words Starting with D

Explore 38 words beginning with the letter D. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.

Dander Head

ˈdændər hɛd

A person who is irritable or easily angered, often for trivial reasons.

EN → ZH

Debauch

/dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

To lead someone away from virtue or proper conduct; to corrupt morally or physically.

EN → ZH

Debunked

dih-buhngkt

To expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

EN → ZH

Decay

dɪˈkeɪ

The process of decomposing or rotting due to the action of bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms.

EN → ZH

Deceit

dɪˈsiːt

The act of deceiving or misleading someone; causing someone to believe something that is not true.

EN → ZH

Decision

dɪˈsɪʒ.ən

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.

EN → ZH

Deed

diːd

An action that is performed intentionally or deliberately.

EN → ZH

Deign

/deɪn/

to do something considered beneath one's dignity

EN → ZH

Deletious

dɪˈliːʃəs

Harmful or destructive, especially to health or morals.

EN → ZH

Demolished

dɪˈmɒlɪʃt

to completely destroy or tear down a building or structure.

EN → ZH

Demolition

ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən

The act of tearing down or destroying a building or structure.

EN → ZH

Denomination

dɪˌnɑːmɪˈneɪʃən

A category or class of something, especially a group of religious congregations unified under a comm...

EN → ZH

Deplete

dɪˈpliːt

To reduce the quantity or amount of something significantly.

EN → ZH

Derelict

ˈderəˌlɪkt

In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect.

EN → ZH

Descent

dɪˈsɛnt

The act of moving downward, such as a fall or decline.

EN → ZH

Despirate

dɪˈspaɪərɪt

To lose hope or confidence.

EN → ZH

Destitute

/ˈdɛstəˌtjut/

Lacking the necessities of life; extremely poor.

EN → ZH

Determine

dɪˈtɜr.mɪn

To cause something to occur in a particular way; to be the decisive factor in something.

EN → ZH

Deuten

/ˈdɔʏtən/

bedeutet, etwas in einer bestimmten Weise zu interpretieren oder zu erklären; einer Sache eine besti...

DE → AR

Develop

dɪˈvɛl.əp

To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

EN → ZH

Development

dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt

The process of developing or being developed, such as growth, progress, or improvement in a particul...

EN → ZH

Devote

dih-voht

to commit (time, effort, or resources) to a particular task or purpose

EN → ZH

Devoted

dɪˈvoʊtɪd

Loyal and dedicated to a cause or person; showing deep commitment or affection.

EN → ZH

Diagnostic

ˌdaɪəgˈnɒstɪk

Relating to the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the sy...

EN → ZH

Dictator

dɪkˈteɪtər

A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.

EN → ZH

Disclosing

dɪsˈkloʊzɪŋ

To make something known or public that was previously secret or unknown.

EN → ZH

Discrete

dɪsˈkriːt

Individually separate and distinct; not connected or continuous.

EN → ZH

Discuss The Technologies Used In Communication

dɪsˈkʌs ðə tɛkˈnɑlədʒiz juːzd ɪn kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən

To talk about something with someone in order to exchange ideas or information.

EN → ZH

Disguise

dɪsˈɡaɪz

To change the appearance or manner of someone or something in order to conceal their identity or tru...

EN → ZH

Disolate

ˈdɪzəˌleɪt

To isolate or set apart from others; to cause to be alone or separated.

EN → ZH

Ditch

dɪtʃ

A narrow channel dug in the ground, typically used for drainage.

EN → NE

Dominate

ˈdɒmɪneɪt

To have control or power over something or someone.

EN → ZH

Dredging

ˈdrɛdʒɪŋ

The process of removing sediment and debris from the bottom of bodies of water.

EN → ZH

Dunder Head

ˈdʌndər hɛd

A person who is considered foolish or slow-witted.

EN → ZH

Duplication

ˌduːplɪˈkeɪʃən

The action or process of duplicating something; a copy or replica of something.

EN → ZH

Duzen

ˈduːtsən

jemanden mit 'du' ansprechen

DE → AR

Dynamic

/daɪˈnæmɪk/

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

EN → ZH

Dysmenorrhea

ˌdɪsˌmɛnəˈriːə

Dysmenorrhea refers to the pain associated with menstruation, often described as severe cramping in ...

EN → ZH