English words starting with D

915 words starting with D with Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and examples. Page 2 of 4.

• DepositionnounA formal statement given under oath, especially for use in a court case.
• DepravedadjectiveMeaning- Morally bad.
• DepravitynounMoral corruption; wickedness
• DeprecateverbExpress disapproval of; criticize (something); or consider something as less important/v…
• DepreciateverbTo become less valuable over a period of time.
• DepreciationnounA decrease in the value of an asset over time, usually due to use, age, or wear and tear.
• DepredationnounAn act that causes damage to people’s property, lives, etc.
• DepredationsnounDamage or destruction.
• DeprivatingverbPrevent (a person or place) from having or using something.
• DeprivationnounPrevent (a person or place) from having or using something.
• Deprivationsnounthe fact of not having something that you need, like enough food, money or a home; the p…
• DepriveverbPrevent (a person or place) from having or using something.
• DeprivedverbPrevent (a person or place) from having or using something.
• DeprivingverbPrevent (a person or place) from having or using something.
• DeputationnounThe act of sending an employee/official temporarily to another post, department, or orga…
• DeracinateverbUproot or remove from a natural place, environment, or culture.
• DerailverbCause (a train or tram) to leave its tracks accidentally.
• DerailedverbCause (a train or tram) to leave its tracks accidentally.
• DerailingverbCause (a train or tram) to leave its tracks accidentally.
• DerailmentnounCause (a train or tram) to leave its tracks accidentally.
• DerangeverbTo disturb someone’s mental balance or disrupt the normal order of something.
• DerelictadjectiveIn a very poor condition because of disuse or neglect; abandoned. (???????? / ?????????)
• DerelictionnounMeaning: failure to do what you should do.
• DerideverbExpress contempt for.
• DerisionnounContemptuous ridicule or mockery.
• DerisiveadjectiveSo foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter.
• DerisivelyadverbIn a manner expressing contempt or ridicule.
• Derisoryadjective(Ridiculously small or inadequate.)
• DerivativeadjectiveObtaining or drawing something from a source, or deducing something through reasoning.
• DeriveverbMeaning- Obtain something from (a specified source)
• DerivedverbObtaining or drawing something from a source, or deducing something through reasoning.
• DerivesverbObtaining or drawing something from a source, or deducing something through reasoning.
• DerivingverbObtaining or drawing something from a source, or deducing something through reasoning.
• DermatologistnounA doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the skin, hair, and nails.
• Derogationnoun(An exemption from or relaxation of a rule or law.)
• DerogatoryadjectiveShowing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
• DescantverbTo speak or write at length about a particular subject.
• DescendantnounA person, animal, or plant that comes from a particular ancestor.
• DescentnounA moral, social, or psychological decline.
• DescribeverbGive a detailed account in words of.
• DescribedverbGive a detailed account in words of.
• DescribesverbGive a detailed account in words of.
• DescribingverbGive a detailed account in words of.
• DescryverbCatch sight of; to discover or reveal something that is difficult to see or find.
• DesecrateverbTreat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; violate its holiness.
• DesecrationnounThe act of damaging or showing disrespect to something sacred or highly revered.
• DesegregateverbMeaning: To end segregation (= separation of races) in schools, housing, organizations, …
• Desensitizeverb(To extinguish an emotional response)
• DesertverbTo leave (anything that depends on one’s presence to survive, exist or succeed.)
• DesertedadjectiveAbandoned.
• DesertificationnounThe process by which fertile land becomes desert.
• DesertionnounThe action of deserting a person, cause, or organization.
• DeservesverbTo be worthy of something, especially based on actions, qualities, or circumstances.
• DesiccateverbRemove moisture from; make completely dry. (????? / ?????? ????)
• DesiccatedadjectiveLacking vitality or interest.
• DesideratumnounSomething that is wanted or needed.
• DesignateverbAppoint (someone) to a specified office or post.
• DesignatedverbAppoint (someone) to a specified office or post.
• DesignatingverbAppoint (someone) to a specified office or post.
• DesignationnounAppoint (someone) to a specified office or post.
• DesirableadjectiveTo want something, especially strongly.
• DesireverbTo want something, especially strongly.
• DesiredadjectiveTo want something, especially strongly.
• DesiringverbTo want something, especially strongly.
• DesirousadjectiveWanting something.
• DesistverbTo stop doing something.
• DesolateadjectiveDeserted and empty; feeling very sad and lonely.
• DesolationnounMeaning: a state of complete emptiness or destruction; great unhappiness
• DespairnounThe complete loss or absence of hope.
• DespairingadjectiveMeaning: showing or feeling the loss of all hope.
• DesperadonounA bold, reckless criminal or outlaw, especially one known for violence.
• DesperateadjectiveFeeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to de…
• DesperatelyadverbFeeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to de…
• DesperationnounFeeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to de…
• DespicableadjectiveVery unpleasant or evil.
• DespiseverbFeel contempt or deep dislike for someone or something.
• DespiteprepositionWithout being affected by
• DespoilverbRob, plunder, or strip something of its value or beauty.
• DespondencynounA state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.
• DespondentadjectiveIn low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
• DespotnounA person, especially a ruler, who has unlimited power over other people, and often uses …
• DespoticadjectiveConnected with or typical of a leader with great power, especially one who uses it in a …
• DespotismnounThe exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
• Despotismsnoun(A system of government in which the ruler has unlimited power or absolute power or cont…
• DestinationnounThe place to which someone or something is going or being sent.
• DestinationsnounThe place to which someone or something is going or being sent.
• DestituteadjectiveWithout money, food and the other things necessary for life.
• Destitutionnounthe fact of having no money, food and the other things necessary for life
• DestructionnounThe action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or…
• DestructiveadjectiveCausing great damage or harm.
• DesuetudenounA state of disuse; no longer being used or practiced. (???????/?????? ?? ????)
• DesuetudinaladjectiveRelated to something that has fallen into disuse; no longer in practice.
• DesultoryadjectiveLacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; done in a disconnected or random way.
• DetachedadjectiveA group of soldiers who are separated from the main group in order to perform a particul…
• DetachmentnounA group of soldiers who are separated from the main group in order to perform a particul…
• DetainverbTo force someone officially to stay in a place
• DetainedverbTo force someone officially to stay in a place
• DetainingverbTo force someone officially to stay in a place
• DetectverbDiscover or identify the presence or existence of.
• DetectedverbDiscover or identify the presence or existence of.
• DetectingverbDiscover or identify the presence or existence of.
• DetectionnounDiscover or identify the presence or existence of.
• DetentenounRelaxation of strained relations or tensions, especially between nations.
• DetentionnounThe state of being kept in a place, especially a prison, and prevented from leaving.
• Detenunoun(A person held in custody, especially for political reasons.)
• DeterverbMeaning: discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the co…
• DeteriorateverbBecoming progressively worse.
• DeterioratedverbBecome progressively worse.
• DeterioratingadjectiveBecoming progressively worse.
• DeteriorationnounBecoming progressively worse.
• DeterminantnounMeaning: A factor which decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
• DeterminationnounThe process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.
• DetermineverbThe process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.
• DeterminedverbThe process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.
• DeterminingadjectiveThe process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.
• DeterredverbThe prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapon…
• DeterrencenounThe prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapon…
• DeterrentnounA thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
• DeterringverbThe prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapon…
• DetestverbTo dislike intensely; to hate something or someone very much. (???? ???? / ???? ?????? ?…
• DethroneverbRemove a king, queen, ruler, or powerful person from their position.
• DetonateverbTo explode or cause something to explode.
• DetonatedverbThe action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode.
• DetonationsnounThe action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode.
• Detournoun/verbA longer or different route taken to avoid something.
• DetractverbDiminish the worth or value of (a quality or achievement).
• DetractionnounThe act of criticizing someone unfairly in a way that damages their reputation.
• DetractornounA person who tries to make somebody/something seem less good or valuable by criticizing …
• DetractorsnounA critic usually freely skeptical of something.
• DetrimentnounHarm, damage, or loss caused to someone or something; the state of being hurt or disadva…
• DetrimentaladjectiveCausing harm or damage; harmful. (???????? / ??????????)
• DetrimentallyadjectiveIn a way that is harmful.
• DetritusnounWaste or debris; loose fragments left after something is broken down or destroyed.
• DevalueverbReduce the value, importance, or worth of something.
• DevastateverbHighly destructive or damaging.
• DevastatedverbHighly destructive or damaging
• DevastatingadjectiveHighly destructive or damaging
• DevastationnounHighly destructive or damaging
• DevelopedverbThe process of developing or being developed.
• DevelopingverbThe process of developing or being developed.
• DevelopmentnounThe process of developing or being developed.
• DevelopmentaladjectiveThe process of developing or being developed.
• DeviateverbTo turn aside or move away from an established course, norm, or standard.
• Deviatingverb(To depart or swerve, as from a procedure, course of action, or acceptable norm.)
• DeviationnounMeaning: A noticeable difference from what is expected or acceptable.
• DeviousadjectiveShowing a tendency to use dishonest or indirect methods to achieve one
• DeviousnessnounThe quality of being dishonest or tricking people, but often also being clever and succe…
• DeviseverbTo invent something new or a new way of doing something.
• DevoidadjectiveCompletely lacking or free from something.
• Devoid ofadjective(To lack or be without something that is necessary or usual/entirely lacking or free fro…
• DevolutionnounThe transfer of some authority or power from a central organization or government to sma…
• DevolveverbTransfer or delegate (power, duty, or responsibility) to a lower level; pass to another …
• DevoteverbMeaning: give all or most of one's time or resources to (a person or activity).
• DevotionnounGreat love, care and support for somebody/something.
• DevourverbTo eat something quickly and hungrily; to consume or destroy completely.
• DevoutadjectiveBelieving strongly in a particular religion and obeying its laws and practices.
• DexteritynounSkill and quickness in using the hands or mind.
• DexterousadjectiveShowing skill, especially with the hands or mind.
• DiabolicadjectiveMeaning- Extremely bad or annoying.
• DiabolicaladjectiveExtremely evil or cruel; like the devil.
• DiachronicadjectiveConcerned with the development or change of something over a period of time.
• DiademnounA crown or jeweled headband worn as a symbol of royalty.
• DiagnosedverbIdentify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.
• DiagnosisnounIdentify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.
• DiagonaladjectiveGoing in a slanting direction from one corner to another.
• DiagramnounA simplified drawing or plan that explains the structure or working of something.
• DialectnounA form of a language that people speak in a particular part of a country.
• Dialecticnoun(The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions.).
• DialoguenounA conversation or discussion between two or more people.
• DiametricadjectiveCompletely opposed or contrary to something else.
• DiametricallyadverbMeaning: Completely different.
• Diaphanousadjective(Especially of fabric) light, delicate, and almost transparent.
• DiarchynounA system of government in which power is shared by two authorities.
• DiasporanounThe dispersion or spread of any people from their original homeland.
• DiatribenounMeaning: A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
• Diceyadjective(Unpredictable and potentially dangerous.)
• DichotomynounA division into two contrasting or opposite parts. (?? ????? ??? ??????)
• DickensianadjectiveResembling the poor social conditions, memorable characters, or dramatic style described…
• DickerverbTo bargain or argue over the price or terms of something.
• DictateverbMeaning: state or order authoritatively; control or decisively affect; determine.
• DictatorialadjectiveHaving complete power and behaving like a dictator.
• DictatorshipnounA form of government in which one person has complete power and rules without public fre…
• DictumnounAn authoritative statement or pronouncement; a formal saying.
• DidacticadjectiveIntended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
• DiehardnounMeaning: a person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in s…
• DifferentiateverbRecognize or show the difference between things; make someone or something distinct.
• DiffidencenounModesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.
• DiffidentadjectiveModest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
• DiffuseverbTo spread over a wide area or among many people; not concentrated or focused.
• DiffusionnounMeaning: the spreading of something more widely.
• DigverbBreak up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, snout, etc.
• DigestverbBreak down food in the body or understand information fully.
• DigitizationnounThe process of converting information into digital form, especially from paper or analog…
• DignifiedadjectiveThe state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.
• DignifyverbTo make somebody/something seem impressive.
• DignitariesnounA person considered to be important because of high rank or office.
• DignitarynounA person considered to be important because of high rank or office.
• DignitynounThe state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.
• DigressverbDepart briefly from the main subject; wander off topic.
• DiktatnounAn order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent.
• DiktatsnounAn order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent.
• Dilapidatedadjective(of a building or object) In a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
• DilapidationnounA state of disrepair or ruin due to age or neglect.
• DilateverbMake or become wider, larger, or more open.
• DilatoryadjectiveSlow to act; intended to cause delay.
• DilemmanounA situation that makes problems, often one in which you have to make a very difficult ch…
• DilettantenounA person who takes interest in an art or subject in a superficial way, without serious c…
• DiligencenounCareful and continuous effort in doing work or duties.
• Diligentadjective(Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties)
• DiligentlyadverbDoing thoroughly and well.
• Dilly-DallyverbWaste time through aimless wandering or indecision.
• DillydallyverbMeaning: to waste time, especially by being slow, or by not being able to make a decision.
• DiluteverbMade weaker in force, content, or value by modification.
• DilutedadjectiveMade weaker in force, content, or value by modification.
• DilutingadjectiveMade weaker in force, content, or value by modification.
• DilutionnounMade weaker in force, content, or value by modification.
• DimverbMake or become less intense.
• DimensionsnounA measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.
• DiminishverbMake or become less; reduce in size, importance, or intensity.
• DiminutionnounThe act of reducing something or of being reduced.
• Diminutiveadjective/nounVery small; used to describe something tiny or a smaller version of something. (???? ???…
• DimmedverbMake or become less bright or distinct.
• DinnounA loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.
• DinghynounA small sailing boat:
• DingyadjectiveDark, dirty, and dull-looking.
• DiocesenounA district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.
• Dipverb((Of a level or amount) become lower or smaller, typically temporarily.)
• DiplomacynounThe art of dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way/ the profession, activity,…
• DiplomatnounOf or concerning diplomacy
• DiplomaticadjectiveOf or concerning diplomacy
• DipsverbTo put something into liquid and immediately take it out again.
• DipsomanianounAn uncontrollable craving for alcohol.
• DireadjectiveVery serious
• Directivenoun/adjectiveAn official instruction, order, or guiding rule.
• DirgenounA mournful song or piece of music, especially for a funeral.
• DisabuseverbTo free someone from a false belief or misconception.
• DisaffectionnounA feeling of dissatisfaction, disloyalty, or loss of support.
• DisaggregateverbTo separate something into the different parts that it is made up of
• DisagreeableadjectiveUnpleasant, unfriendly, or difficult to deal with.
• DisallowverbTo refuse to permit or accept something.
• DisambiguateverbMake (something) clear by removing confusion or ambiguity.
• DisapprobationnounStrong disapproval or criticism.
• DisarmamentnounThe reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons.
• Disarmingadjective(of manner or behaviour) having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especiall…
• DisarraynounA state of disorder or confusion; lack of organization.
• DisastrousadjectiveCausing great damage, harm, or failure.
• DisavowverbMeaning: deny any responsibility or support for.
• DisavowalnounThe act of denying any responsibility or connection with something.
• DisbandverbBreak up or dissolve an organized group.
• DisbandedverbTo stop somebody/something from operating as a group; to separate or no longer operate a…
• DisbarverbTo officially prevent a lawyer from practising law.
• DisbursalnounThe act of spending or disbursing money.
• Disburseverb(Pay out (money from a fund)
• DisbursedverbThe act of paying out money especially from a fund
• DisbursementnounThe act of paying out money especially from a fund
• DiscardverbTo throw away something that is no longer useful.
• DiscernverbTo perceive or recognize clearly; to distinguish one thing from another. (???????/??? ??…
• DiscernibleadjectiveAble to be seen, noticed, or understood clearly; recognizable. (?????? / ????? ??? ??? ?…
• DiscerningadjectiveAble to show good judgment about the quality of somebody/something.
• DiscernmentnounThe ability to judge, understand, or recognize something clearly and wisely.
• DischargeverbTo release, dismiss, or allow someone to leave a duty, hospital, or responsibility.
• DisciplenounA follower or pupil of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.
• DisciplinaryadjectiveRelated to punishment or correction for breaking rules; maintaining discipline.
• DiscloseverbTo make secret or new information known to others; to reveal. (????? ???? / ????? ????)
• DisclosurenounThe act of making something known or public that was previously secret or private.
• DiscombobulateverbConfuse or disturb; upset the composure of.
• DiscomfitverbMake someone feel embarrassed, uneasy, or confused; to frustrate or upset someone
• DiscomfitingadjectiveCausing embarrassment.
• DiscomfiturenounA feeling of unease or embarrassment.
• DiscomposurenounA state of being upset, confused, or lacking calmness; loss of composure.
• DisconcertverbTo disturb the composure of someone; to make someone feel uneasy, confused, or embarrass…
• DisconcertingadjectiveCausing one to feel unsettled.
• DisconcertinglyadverbMeaning: In a way that makes somebody feel anxious, confused or embarrassed.
• DisconsolateadjectiveVery unhappy and unable to be comforted.
• DiscontentnounA feeling of being unhappy because you are not satisfied with a particular situation.
• DiscontinuedadjectiveNo longer available or produced
• DiscordnounDisagreement or conflict between people; lack of harmony. (???, ?????)
• Discordantadjective(Disagreeing or incongruous.)
• DiscourageverbHaving lost confidence or enthusiasm.
• DiscouragedadjectiveHaving lost confidence or enthusiasm
• DiscouragingadjectiveHaving lost confidence or enthusiasm.
• DiscoursenounA long and serious treatment or discussion of a subject in speech or writing.
• DiscourteousadjectiveRude or lacking good manners.
• DiscreditverbHarm someone's reputation or credibility; cause to be doubted.
• DiscreetadjectiveMeaning- Careful in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid ca…
• DiscreetlyadverbIn a careful and prudent manner, especially in order to keep something confidential or t…
• DiscrepanciesNounThe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance.
• DiscrepancynounA difference or inconsistency between two or more facts, figures, or accounts that shoul…
• DiscreteadjectiveThe freedom and power to make decisions by yourself
• DiscretelyadverbSeparately and individually.
• DiscretionnounThe freedom or power to decide what should be done in a particular situation.
• DiscretionaryadjectiveAvailable to be used according to one’s judgment or choice.
• DiscriminateverbMake an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of pe…
• DiscriminatedverbMake an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of pe…
• DiscriminatesverbMake an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of pe…
• DiscriminatingadjectiveMake an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of pe…
• DiscriminationnounMake an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of pe…
• DiscriminatoryadjectiveMeaning: making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different catego…
• DiscursiveadjectiveMoving from one topic to another in a way that is unorganized or rambling; not staying f…
• DisdainnounThe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.