~2.~ Thoroughly, entirely, completely.
~3.~ Greatly, very much, in a high degree.
~Deer-berry~, _n._ Tea-berry, wintergreen, partridge-berry, boxberry,
mountain-tea (_Gaultheria procumbens_).
~Deface~, _v. a._ Disfigure, deform, mar, spoil, injure, soil, tarnish.
~Defacement~, _n._ Disfigurement, injury.
~De facto~, [L.] ~1.~ In fact, really, actually.
~2.~ Real, actual.
~Defalcate~, _v. a._ [_Applied especially to public accounts,
estimates, &c._] Lop, lop off, cut off, deduct a part of.
~Defalcation~, _n._ ~1.~ Diminution, abatement.
~2.~ Deficiency, deficit, default, shortcoming, falling short.
~Defamation~, _n._ Slander, calumny, detraction, obloquy, aspersion,
abuse, backbiting, scandal, false accusation.
~Defamatory~, _a._ Slanderous, calumnious, libellous, abusive.
~Defame~, _v. a._ Asperse, slander, malign, calumniate, traduce,
vilify, revile, lampoon, blacken, abuse, blemish, run down, speak ill
of.
~Default~, _n._ ~1.~ Omission, neglect, failure.
~2.~ Want, lack, destitution, defect, deficiency.
~Defaulter~, _n._ Delinquent (_in failing to appear in court, or in
accounting for money intrusted_).
~Defeat~, _n._ ~1.~ Overthrow, downfall, rout, discomfiture, repulse.
~2.~ Frustration.
~Defeat~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Conquer, overthrow, overcome, vanquish,
checkmate, repulse, beat, discomfit, rout.
~2.~ Frustrate, baffle, foil, balk, disconcert, disappoint.
~Defecate~, _v. a._ Clarify, clear, purify.
~Defecation~, _n._ Clarification, purification.
~Defect~, _n._ ~1.~ Deficiency.
~2.~ Imperfection, blemish, flaw.
~3.~ Fault, failing, foible.
~Defection~, _n._ Apostasy, backsliding.
~Defective~, _a._ ~1.~ Deficient, insufficient, inadequate, not full,
incomplete.
~2.~ Imperfect, faulty, not perfect.
~Defence~, _n._ [Written also _Defense_.] ~1.~ Protection, guard,
buckler, bulwark, fortification, tower of strength.
~2.~ Vindication, justification, apology, plea, excuse.
~Defenceless~, _a._ Unguarded, unarmed, unprotected, exposed, weak.
~Defend~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Guard, PROTECT, shield, secure from danger,
secure from attack.
~2.~ Vindicate, assert, maintain, uphold, justify, espouse, plead.
~Defender~, _n._ ~1.~ Asserter, pleader.
~2.~ Champion, vindicator, protector.
~Defer to~, Respect, value, yield to, pay respect to, think much of,
think highly of, pay deference to.
~Defer~, _v. a._ Postpone, delay, adjourn, procrastinate, put off,
stave off, let lie over.
~Deference~, _n._ ~1.~ Respect, regard, esteem, honor, reverence,
veneration, homage, obeisance.
~2.~ Complaisance, condescension.
~Deferential~, _a._ Respectful, reverential.
~Defiance~, _n._ ~1.~ Daring, challenge, invitation to combat.
~2.~ Contempt, opposition, spite, despite.
~Defiant~, _a._ Bold, daring, courageous.
~Deficiency~, _n._ ~1.~ Want, lack, defectiveness, insufficiency,
scantiness, shortness, meagreness, dearth, scarcity, DEFICIT.
~2.~ Failing, failure, frailty, infirmity, imperfection, foible,
fault, error, weakness, weak side, blind side.
~Deficient~, _a._ Defective, insufficient, imperfect, incomplete, not
full, not perfect.
~Deficit~, _n._ [L.] Want, DEFICIENCY.
~Defile~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Soil, dirty, stain, tarnish, make foul or filthy.
~2.~ Sully, taint, pollute, corrupt, vitiate, debase, contaminate,
poison.
~3.~ Violate, DEFLOUR, ravish.
~Defile~, _v. n._ File off, march in a line.
~Defilement~, _a._ Pollution, contamination, taint, uncleanness,
abomination, foulness.
~Definable~, _a._ Determinable, that may be defined.
~Define~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Limit, bound, circumscribe, set bounds to, fix
the limits of.
~2.~ Describe, declare the properties of.
~3.~ Explain the meaning of, give the signification of.
~Definite~, _a._ ~1.~ Determinate, defined, precisely bounded.
~2.~ Precise, exact, determined, certain.
~3.~ (_Gram._) Limiting, defining.
~Definition~, _n._ ~1.~ Explanation (_of the meaning_).
~2.~ Description (_by a statement of characteristic properties_).
~Definitive~, _a._ ~1.~ Determinate, positive, express, explicit,
categorical, unconditional.
~2.~ Final, conclusive.
~Deflect~, _v. n._ Deviate, diverge, swerve, turn aside.
~Deflect~, _v. a._ Bend, turn aside.
~Deflection~, _n._ Deviation, bending.
~Deflour~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Deprive of flowers, deprive of beauty.
~2.~ Ravish, violate, debauch, defile, constuprate, commit rape upon.
~Deform~, _v. a._ Disfigure, deface, mar, injure, spoil, make
unsightly, make ugly.
~Deformity~, _a._ ~1.~ Distortion, malformation, misproportion,
ugliness, inelegance, disfigurement, monstrosity, want of symmetry.
~2.~ Irregularity, deviation from propriety.
~Defraud~, _v. a._ Cheat, cozen, trick, dupe, gull, deceive,
overreach, circumvent, delude, hoodwink, chouse, diddle, beguile,
impose upon.
~Defray~, _v. a._ Pay, discharge, settle, bear.
~Deft~, _a._ ~1.~ Dexterous, skilful, clever, apt, adroit, ready,
expert.
~2.~ Neat, pretty.
~Defunct~, _a._ Dead, deceased, departed, gone.
~Defy~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Challenge, dare, bid defiance to, hurl defiance at.
~2.~ Brave, disregard, slight, scorn, spurn, despise, contemn, treat
with contempt, trample on, set at naught, snap the fingers at.
~Degeneracy~, _n._ ~1.~ Deterioration, debasement, abasement,
depravation, degeneration, degenerateness, declension, degradation,
decline, decrease, falling off, growing worse.
~2.~ Inferiority, meanness, poorness.
~Degenerate~, _v. n._ Deteriorate, decline, decay, become worse, grow
worse.
~Degenerate~, _a._ Inferior, mean, base, corrupt, fallen, degenerated.
~Degeneration~, _n._ Degeneracy.
~Deglutition~, _n._ Swallowing.
~Degradation~, _n._ ~1.~ Dishonor, disgrace, humiliation.
~2.~ Deterioration, abasement, debasement, degeneracy, degeneration,
decline, vitiation, perversion.
~3.~ (_Geol._) Wearing away (_of rocks_, _&c._).
~Degrade~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Disgrace, dishonor, discredit, break, cashier,
reduce to inferior rank.
~2.~ Lower, sink, deteriorate, impair, injure, debase, vitiate,
pervert, alloy.
~Degree~, _n._ ~1.~ Step, stage.
~2.~ Class, rank, order, grade, quality, station, standing.
~3.~ Measure, extent.
~4.~ Remove (_in the line of descent_).
~5.~ Division (_as on a scale_), interval, space.
~Dehisce~, _v. n._ Open, gape, gape open.
~Dehiscence~, _n._ Opening, gaping.
~Dehiscent~, _a._ Opening, gaping.
~Dehortation~, _n._ Dissuasion.
~Dehoratative~, _a._ Dissuasive.
~Dehortatory~, _a._ Dissuasive.
~Deification~, _n._ Apotheosis.
~Deify~, _v. a._ Idolize, make a god of, raise to the rank of a deity.
~Deign~, _v. n._ Condescend, vouchsafe, think fit, see fit.
~Deign~, _v. a._ Grant, vouchsafe, accord.
~Deist~, _n._ Unbeliever (_in Christianity, but not in the existence
of a God_), sceptic, infidel, free-thinker.
~Deity~, _n._ ~1.~ Divinity, Godhead, the Divine Nature.
~2.~ (_Myth._) God or goddess.
~Deject~, _v. a._ Dishearten, dispirit, discourage, depress, make
despondent, make sad.
~Dejected~, _a._ Disheartened, dispirited, discouraged, depressed,
down-hearted, down-cast, despondent, cast down, chap-fallen, crest-
fallen, down in the mouth.
~Dejection~, _n._ Depression, despondency, sadness, melancholy, gloom,
dumps, blues, lowness of spirits.
~Déjeuner~, _n._ [Fr.] Breakfast, morning meal.
~2.~ Luncheon, lunch.
~Déjeuné~, _n._ [Fr.] Breakfast, morning meal.
~2.~ Luncheon, lunch.
~De jure~, [L.] Of right, by right, by law.
~Delay~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Defer, postpone, procrastinate, put off, stave
off, let lie over.
~2.~ Detain, hinder, retard, step, impede.
~Delay~, _v. n._ Linger, tarry, stop, procrastinate.
~Delay~, _n._ ~1.~ Procrastination, postponement, deferring, the
Fabian policy, masterly inactivity.
~2.~ Detention, stay, stop, hinderance.
~Dele~, _v. a._ [L.] Erase, efface, remove, delete, blot out.
~Delectable~, _a._ Pleasing, pleasant, delightful, agreeable,
gratifying.
~Delectation~, _n._ Delight, joy, gladness, rapture, transport,
ravishment, ecstasy, great pleasure.
~Delegate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Depute, commission, appoint as agent, send on
an embassy.
~2.~ Intrust, commit.
~Delegate~, _n._ Deputy, commissioner, representative.
~Delegation~, _n._ Deputies, delegates, body of delegates.
~Delete~, _v. a._ Erase, efface, remove, dele, blot out.
~Deleterious~, _a._ ~1.~ Destructive, deadly, poisonous, noxious.
~2.~ Injurious, pernicious, hurtful, unwholesome.
~Deliberate~, _v. n._ Reflect, ponder, consider, think, cogitate,
ruminate, muse, meditate, take counsel with one's self.
~Deliberate~, _a._ ~1.~ Wary, cautious, careful, circumspect,
considerate, thoughtful.
~2.~ Well considered, well advised, not rash.
~3.~ Slow, not hasty.
~Deliberation~, _n._ ~1.~ Consideration, meditation, cogitation,
thought, reflection, circumspection, wariness, caution, thoughtfulness.
~2.~ Consultation, discussion.
~Delicacy~, _n._ ~1.~ Pleasantness, agreeableness, deliciousness,
daintiness, savoriness, relish.
~2.~ Dainty, tidbit, titbit.
~3.~ Fineness, nicety, niceness, elegance.
~4.~ Tenderness, slenderness, weakness, frailty.
~5.~ Carefulness, scrupulousness, fastidiousness, daintiness,
discrimination, tact, sensibility, nice perception.
~6.~ Refinement, purity.
~Delicate~, _a._ ~1.~ Pleasant, pleasing, delicious, agreeable,
savory, palatable.
~2.~ Fine, nice, elegant, exquisite.
~3.~ Tender, slender, weak.
~4.~ Discriminating, careful, scrupulous, fastidious, dainty, of nice
perception.
~5.~ Refined, pure.
~Delicious~, _a._ ~1.~ Luscious, savory, palatable, delicate, dainty,
nice.
~2.~ Pleasant, grateful, agreeable.
~Delight~, _n._ Joy, gladness, delectation, rapture, transport,
ravishment, ecstasy, great pleasure.
~Delight~, _v. a._ Enrapture, transport, enchant, charm, bless, please
highly, gratify much.
~Delight~, _v. n._ Take delight, have great pleasure.
~Delightful~, _a._ Charming, enchanting, ravishing, very agreeable,
highly pleasing.
~Delineate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Design, sketch, figure, represent by outlines.
~2.~ Describe, portray, depict, set forth.
~Delineation~, _n._ ~1.~ Sketch, design, outline, draught.
~2.~ Description, account, portrayal.
~Delinquency~, _n._ Fault, misdeed, misdemeanor, offence, crime,
failure in duty, neglect of duty.
~Delinquent~, _a._ Failing in duty.
~Delinquent~, _n._ Offender, culprit, criminal, wrong-doer.
~Delirious~, _a._ Insane (_as in fevers_), mad, deranged, demented,
raving, frantic, frenzied.
~Delirium~, _n._ Wandering (_as in fevers_), incoherence,
hallucination, derangement, insanity, frenzy, raving, madness,
alienation of mind.
~Delirium tremens~, MANIA A POTU, the horrors.
~Deliver~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Liberate, release, free, emancipate, set free,
set at liberty.
~2.~ Rescue, save, extricate, redeem.
~3.~ Commit, transfer, give, pass over, make over.
~4.~ Yield, cede, grant, surrender, relinquish, resign, give up.
~5.~ Pronounce, utter, speak.
~6.~ Discharge, deal, give forth.
~Deliverance~, _n._ ~1.~ Release, liberation, emancipation,
redemption, escape.
~2.~ Extrication, rescue, acquittance.
~Delivery~, _n._ ~1.~ Surrender, conveyance, giving up.
~2.~ Utterance, enunciation, pronunciation, speech, elocution.
~3.~ Childbirth, parturition, labor, travail.
~Dell~, _n._ Dale, dingle, valley, ravine, glen.
~Delude~, _v. a._ Deceive, beguile, mislead, cheat, cozen, chouse,
diddle, gull, dupe, circumvent, overreach, trick, impose upon, lead
astray, lead into error.
~Deluge~, _n._ Flood, overflow, inundation, cataclysm.
~Deluge~, _v. a._ Submerge, inundate, overflow, drown, overwhelm.
~Delusion~, _n._ ~1.~ Trick, imposition, imposture, cheat, fraud,
artifice, wile, ruse, dodge, fetch, CLAP-TRAP, BAM.
~2.~ Illusion, deception, fallacy, error, hallucination, mockery,
phantasm.
~Delusive~, _a._ Fallacious, deceitful, deceptive, deceiving,
illusive, illusory, CLAP-TRAP.
~Delve~, _v. a. & n._ Dig.
~Demagogue~, _n._ Ringleader of the populace, factious leader, popular
agitator.
~Demand~, _v. a._ Claim, require, exact, challenge, call for, ask for.
~Demand~, _v. n._ Ask, inquire, make inquiry.
~Demand~, _n._ ~1.~ Claim, requisition, requirement, exaction.
~2.~ Want, call, desire to obtain.
~3.~ Question, inquiry, interrogation.
~Demarcation~, _n._ Division, limit, bound, boundary.
~Demean one's self~, Behave, conduct, acquit one's self.
~Demeanor~, _n._ Behavior, carriage, deportment, conduct, manner,
bearing, air, mien.
~Demented~, _a._ Idiotic, foolish, infatuated, insane, crazy.
~Dementia~, _n._ [L.] (_Med._) Idiocy, insanity, loss of intellect.
~Demerit~, _n._ Fault, vice, crime, delinquency, transgression, ill
desert.
~Demirep~, _n._ Woman of doubtful reputation (_as respects chastity_).
~Demise~, _n._ ~1.~ Conveyance, alienation, transfer, transference,
making over.
~2.~ Death (_of a royal or a distinguished person_), decease.
~Demise~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Alienate, transfer, consign, devolve, convey,
make over, deliver over.
~2.~ Bequeath, devise, will, grant by will.
~Demiurgic~, _n._ Creative, formative.
~Democracy~, _n._ ~1.~ Government by the people.
~2.~ Republic, representative government.
~3.~ [_U. S._] Democrats, democratic party.
~Democratic~, _a._ ~1.~ Popular, of the people.
~2.~ Representative, republican.
~3.~ [_U. S._] Of the democrats.
~Democratical~, ~1.~ Popular, of the people.
~2.~ Representative, republican.
~3.~ [_U. S._] Of the democrats.
~Demolish~, _v. a._ Destroy, overthrow, raze, level, ruin, dash to
pieces, break to pieces.
~Demolition~, _n._ Overthrow, destruction, ruin.
~Demon~, _n._ ~1.~ Spirit, genius, tutelary deity.
~2.~ Devil, fiend, evil spirit.
~Demoniac~, _n._ Person possessed by a demon, or evil spirit.
~Demoniac~, _a._ Diabolical, devilish, infernal.
~Demoniacal~, Diabolical, devilish, infernal.
~Demonstrable~, _a._ Provable, capable of being proved, capable of
proof or demonstration.
~Demonstrate~, _v. a._ Prove, establish, show, make evident.
~Demonstration~, _n._ ~1.~ Proof.
~2.~ Manifestation, show.
~Demonstrative~, _a._ ~1.~ Conclusive.
~2.~ Self-asserting, forward, bold, confident, presuming.
~Demoralization~, _n._ ~1.~ Corruption of morals.
~2.~ Depravity, want of principle.
~Demoralize~, _v. a._ Corrupt, deprave, vitiate, deprive of moral
principle.
~Demulcent~, _a._ Mild, soothing, lenitive, emollient, sedative.
~Demur~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Hesitate, pause, stop, waver, be in doubt, stop
to consider.
~2.~ Object, raise objections.
~Demure~, _a._ ~1.~ Decorous, sober, grave, modest, downcast, coy.
~2.~ Prudish, over-modest, affectedly modest.
~Demurrer~, _n._ (_Law._) Objection.
~Den~, _n._ ~1.~ Cavern, cave.
~2.~ Haunt, retreat, resort, place of resort, place much frequented.
~Dendriform~, _a._ Arborescent, arboriform dendritic, dendroid,
branching.
~Dendritic~, _a._ DENDRIFORM.
~Dendroid~, _a._ DENDRIFORM.
~Dengue~, _n._ [Sp.] Break-bone fever, dandy-fever.
~Denial~, _n._ ~1.~ Contradiction, negation.
~2.~ Disavowal, disclaimer, abjuration, disowning.
~3.~ Refusal (_to grant a request_).
~Denizen~, _n._ ~1.~ (_Eng. Law._) Naturalized citizen, adopted citizen.
~2.~ Inhabitant, dweller, resident.
~Denominate~, _v. a._ Name, designate, entitle, style, call, dub,
christen, phrase.
~Denomination~, _n._ ~1.~ Name, title, style, designation, appellation.
~2.~ Sect, school, class.
~Denote~, _v. a._ Signify, imply, betoken, indicate, typify, note,
mark, designate, point out.
~Dénouement~, _n._ [Fr.] ~1.~ Catastrophe (_of a drama or a novel_),
unravelling of the plot.
~2.~ Issue, upshot, conclusion, termination, FINALE, consummation,
winding up, finishing stroke, final event.
~Denounce~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Threaten, menace.
~2.~ Brand, stigmatize, arraign, upbraid, censure.
~De novo~, [L.] Anew, newly, afresh, again, over again.
~Dense~, _a._ Close, compact, condensed, compressed, thick.
~Density~, _n._ Closeness, compactness.
~Dent~, _n._ Indentation, dint, nick, notch.
~Dent~, _v. a._ Indent, make a dent upon.
~Dentate~, _a._ Toothed, notched, serrate, serrated.
~Dentated~, _a._ Toothed, notched, serrate, serrated.
~Dentifrice~, _n._ Tooth-powder.
~Dentist~, _n._ Dental surgeon, surgeon dentist.
~Dentition~, _n._ Teething, cutting of the teeth.
~Denude~, _v. a._ Strip, divest, make bare, make naked.
~Denunciation~, _n._ ~1.~ Menace, threat.
~2.~ Arraignment.
~Denunciatory~, _a._ Condemnatory.
~Deny~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Contradict, gainsay, declare to be untrue.
~2.~ Renounce, abjure, disown, disavow, abnegate, refuse to acknowledge.
~3.~ Withhold, refuse to grant.
~Deobstruent~, _a._ [_Med._] Laxative, aperient, loosening.
~Deobstruent~, _n._ [_Med._] Laxative, aperient, loosening medicine.
~Deodorize~, _v. a._ Disinfect, deprive of odor.
~Deodorizer~, _n._ Disinfectant.
~Deoxidate~, _v. a._ DEOXIDIZE.
~Deoxidation~, _n._ Deoxidization.
~Deoxidize~, _v. a._ Deoxidate, deprive of oxygen.
~Depart~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Disappear, vanish, go away.
~2.~ Go, start, set out, set forward, be off, take leave, bid adieu,
bid farewell, MAKE TRACKS, take one's departure, make one's exit, take
one's self off.
~3.~ Die, decease, leave the world.
~Depart from~, ~1.~ Leave, quit, go away from.
~2.~ Abandon, forsake, desert, give up, not adhere to.
~3.~ Deviate from, vary from.
~Department~, _n._ ~1.~ Part, portion, division (_especially a
territorial division_).
~2.~ Province, function, office, station, sphere of duty, course of
life.
~Departure~, _n._ ~1.~ Withdrawal, exit, recession, retirement, removal.
~2.~ Death, decease, demise.
~Depend~, _v. n._ Hang, be pendent.
~Depend on~, Rely upon, rest upon, confide in, trust to, count upon,
reckon upon, build upon, depend upon.
~Dependant~, _n._ Vassal, minion, retainer, CLIENT, hanger-on.
~Dependence~, _n._ ~1.~ Connection, concatenation.
~2.~ Reliance, trust, confidence.
~3.~ Stay, staff, support, prop, buttress, supporter.
~4.~ Subordination, subjection.
~Dependency~, _n._ ~1.~ Adjunct, appurtenance.
~2.~ Colony.
~Depend upon~, DEPEND ON.
~Depict~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Paint, sketch, portray, delineate, pencil.
~2.~ Describe, set forth.
~Deplete~, _v. a._ Exhaust, drain, evacuate, empty.
~Depletion~, _n._ Exhausting, draining, emptying, evacuation.
~Deplorable~, _a._ Lamentable, pitiable, sad, calamitous, grievous,
miserable, wretched, distressing, mournful, melancholy, to be deplored.
~Deplore~, _v. a._ Mourn, bewail, lament, bemoan, grieve for, sorrow
over.
~Deploy~, _v. a._ (_Mil._) Open, unfold, extend, expand.
~Deploy~, _v. n._ (_Mil._) Open, extend, expand.
~Depone~, _v. n._ [_Scotland._] Depose, testify, affirm, state, bear
witness.
~Deponent~, _n._ Witness (_who makes oath to a written statement_).
~Depopulate~, _v. a._ Dispeople, unpeople, deprive of inhabitants.
~Deport one's self~, Behave, conduct one's self, demean one's self,
acquit one's self, bear one's self.
~Deportment~, _n._ Demeanor, behavior, carriage, conduct, bearing,
manner, air, breeding.
~Depose~, _v. a._ Dethrone, dismiss, oust, cashier, displace, break.
~Depose~, _v. n._ Testify, DEPONE, declare, bear witness.
~Deposit~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Drop, let fall, throw down.
~2.~ Lodge, put, store, hoard, save, lay up, lay by.
~3.~ Intrust, commit.
~Deposit~, _n._ ~1.~ Precipitate.
~2.~ Security, pledge, pawn, stake.
~3.~ Money in bank.
~4.~ [_Rare._] Depository, store-house.
~Depositary~, _n._ Trustee, guardian, fiduciary.
~Deposition~, _n._ [_Law._] ~1.~ Testimony (_in writing, signed and
sworn to before a magistrate, after cross-examination_), evidence,
AFFIDAVIT.
~2.~ Dethroning, dismission, displacement, removal.
~Depository~, _n._ Storehouse, deposit, depot, place of deposit.
~Depot~, _n._ ~1.~ Depository, storehouse, warehouse.
~2.~ Station (_of a railway_), station-house, railway station.
~Depravation~, _n._ ~1.~ Vitiation, corruption, deterioration,
abasement, debasement, impairing, injury.
~2.~ Depravity, degeneracy.
~Deprave~, _v. a._ Vitiate, corrupt, contaminate, demoralize, make bad.
~Depraved~, _p. a._ Corrupted, corrupt, vicious, wicked, profligate,
dissolute, reprobate, graceless, abandoned, shameless, hardened, lost.
~Depravity~, _n._ Corruption, wickedness, viciousness, demoralization,
vice, degeneracy.
~Deprecate~, _v. a._ Pray to be delivered from, seek deliverance from,
try to avert by prayer, make entreaty against.
~Depreciate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Underrate, undervalue, lessen the price of,
diminish the value of.
~2.~ Disparage, decry, traduce, malign, degrade, censure, find fault
with.
~Depreciate~, _v. n._ Fall in price, fall in value, become of less
worth.
~Depreciation~, _n._ ~1.~ Fall in price, diminution of value.
~2.~ Detraction, disparagement, derogation, censure.
~Depreciative~, _a._ Derogatory.
~Depredation~, _n._ Spoliation, rapine, robbery, theft, pillage,
plunder, pilfering.
~Depredator~, _n._ Plunderer, robber, thief, spoiler, brigand,
freebooter, pirate, corsair, buccaneer, marauder.
~Depress~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Lower, detrude, drop, sink, bow, reduce, press
down, let down, let fall, cast down, bring down.
~2.~ Degrade, humble, disgrace, humiliate, debase, abase, abash, bring
low, take down.
~3.~ Discourage, dishearten, dispirit, deject, damp, dampen, chill,
make sad, make despondent.
~4.~ Make dull (_as trade_).
~Depression~, _n._ ~1.~ Abasement, degradation, deterioration,
debasement, perversion, vitiation, depravation.
~2.~ Hollow, hollowness, cavity, indentation, dent, dint, dimple,
excavation, pit.
~3.~ Dejection, dejectedness, sadness, despondency, melancholy, dumps,
blues, lowness of spirits, low spirits, depression of spirits.
~4.~ Lowness, dulness, inactivity.
~5.~ (_Surg._) Couching.
~Deprivation~, _n._ Loss, privation, BEREAVEMENT, dispossession.
~Deprive~, _v. a._ Dispossess, divest, strip, rob, BEREAVE, take from.
~Depth~, _n._ ~1.~ Deepness, profundity.
~2.~ Extent, measure.
~3.~ Middle, central part.
~4.~ Discernment, sagacity, shrewdness, penetration, astuteness,
perspicacity, profoundness.
~Depurate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Purify, cleanse, make pure.
~2.~ Clarify, clear, make clear.
~Depuration~, _n._ ~1.~ Cleansing, purification.
~2.~ Clarification, clearing, clarifying.
~Deputation~, _n._ ~1.~ Delegation, commission.
~2.~ Deputies, delegates, body of delegates.
~Depute~, _v. a._ Delegate, commission, send out, appoint as agent.
~Deputy~, _n._ Delegate, representative, substitute, proxy, envoy,
legate, agent, factor.
~Derange~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Disorder, confuse, unsettle, disarrange,
displace, turn topsy-turvy, put out of place.
~2.~ Disturb, discompose, disconcert, ruffle.
~3.~ Make or render insane.
~Derangement~, _n._ ~1.~ Disorder, confusion, disarrangement.
~2.~ Disturbance, discomposure.
~3.~ Insanity, lunacy, madness, mania, delirium, mental aberration.
~Derbyshire-spar~, _n._ Fluor-spar, fluoride of calcium.
~Derelict~, _a._ ~1.~ (_Law._) Forsaken, relinquished, abandoned, left.
~2.~ Unfaithful, faithless.
~Derelict~, _n._ (_Law._) ~1.~ Abandoned property.
~2.~ Tract of land (_fit for cultivation_) left dry by the retirement
of the sea.
~Dereliction~, _n._ ~1.~ Abandonment, renunciation, desertion,
relinquishment.
~2.~ Faithlessness, failure in duty.