English words starting with D

915 words starting with D with Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and examples. Page 3 of 4.

• DisdainfuladjectiveFull of or expressing contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior…
• DisembogueverbTo flow or discharge into a larger body of water, especially a river into the sea.
• DisembowelverbTo remove the internal organs, especially the intestines, from a person or animal.
• DisenchantedadjectiveDisappointed by someone or something previously respected or admired.
• DisenchantmentnounA feeling of disappointment when you stop believing that something is good or special.
• DisenfranchiseverbDeprive (someone) of the right to vote or of a civil right.
• DisenfranchisedverbTo take away somebody’s rights
• Disengagementnounthe act of stopping fighting and moving away
• DisentangleverbFree (something or someone) from being tangled, or separate something complicated into i…
• Disentitleverb(To deprive of title, claim, or right)
• DisgorgeverbTo pour out, release, or vomit something from a container or mouth.
• DisgracenounThe loss of other people’s respect and approval because of the bad way somebody has beha…
• DisgracefuladjectiveMeaning: worthy of or causing shame or disgrace; shockingly unacceptable.
• DisgruntledadjectiveAnnoyed or dissatisfied, especially because expectations were not met. (????????)
• DisgruntlementnounThe condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation.
• Disguiseverb/nounTo change appearance or hide the true identity or nature of someone or something.
• DisguisedadjectiveMeaning: having changed one's appearance in order to conceal one's identity; concealed o…
• DisheartenverbCause someone to lose determination, hope, or confidence.
• DisheveledadjectiveUntidy; having hair or clothes in a messy, unkempt state.
• Disillusionnoun/verbA feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good a…
• DisillusionedadjectiveMeaning: Disappointed because the person you admired or the idea you believed to be good…
• DisincentivenounA factor, especially a financial disadvantage, that discourages a particular action.
• DisinfectverbClean something so as to destroy bacteria and other harmful microorganisms.
• DisinformationnounFalse information deliberately spread to deceive people.
• DisingenuousadjectiveNot honest or sincere; pretending to be harmless or truthful while actually being decept…
• DisintegrateverbBreak into small parts or lose unity and strength.
• DisinterverbDig up something that has been buried, especially a dead body.
• DisinterestedadjectiveUnbiased; not influenced by personal gain or self-interest.
• DisinvestmentnounThe act of selling or reducing an investment or ownership stake, especially when the gov…
• DisjointedadjectiveLacking connection or coherence; not fitting together properly.
• DislocateverbTo move a bone or joint from its normal position or to disrupt the normal arrangement of…
• DislodgeverbTo force or knock something out of its position.
• DislodgedverbTo force or knock something out of its position.
• Dismaladjectivecausing or showing the feeling of being sad
• DismallyadverbMeaning- In a gloomy or depressed manner.
• DismantleverbTo take apart a machine or structure so that it is in separate pieces.
• Dismantlingverb(To disassemble or pull down; take apart; to deprive or strip of apparatus, furniture, e…
• DismaynounConcern and distress caused by something unexpected.
• DismembernounPartition or divide up (a territory or organization).
• DismembermentnounThe action of partitioning or dividing up a territory or organization.
• DismissverbTo reject, remove, or send someone away.
• DismissedverbTo decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering.
• DismountverbTo alight from an elevated position (as on a horse):
• DisobeyedVerbTo refuse to do something that you are told to do.
• DisorientverbTo make someone confused about where they are, what direction they should go, or what th…
• DisparageverbRegard or represent as being of little worth; to belittle someone.
• DisparagingadjectiveSuggesting that somebody/something is not important or valuable.
• Disparateadjectiveso different from each other that they cannot be compared or cannot work together
• DisparitynounA difference, especially one connected with unfair treatment.
• DispassionnounFreedom from strong emotions; impartial calmness.
• DispassionateadjectiveNot influenced by strong emotion; impartial and calm. (????????/?????????)
• DispatchverbTo send someone or something to a particular place quickly; to complete a task promptly.
• DispelverbTo make something, especially a feeling or belief, go away or disappear.
• Dispelledverbto make something, especially a feeling or belief, go away or disappear
• DispensablenounSomething not really needed and able to be replaced or done without.
• DispensationnounThe act or process of providing something, especially by somebody in authority
• DispenseverbExemption from a rule or usual requirement.
• Dispense withPhrasal verbGet rid of something (not in a need)).
• DispersalnounTo separate and go in different directions.
• DisperseverbDistribute or spread over a wide area.
• DispersedverbTo separate and go in different directions
• DispiritingadjectiveMaking somebody lose their hope or enthusiasm.
• DisplaceverbForce someone or something to leave its usual position, place, or role.
• DisplayingverbTo put something in a place where people can see it easily; to show something to people.
• DispleasurenounA feeling of annoyance or disapproval.
• DisposableadjectiveAvailable for use.
• DisposeverbIncline (someone) towards a particular activity or mood.
• DisposedadjectiveWilling or prepared to do something.
• DispositionnounA person's inherent qualities of mind and character; a tendency or usual mood.
• DispossessverbTo deprive someone of land, property, or possessions.
• DisproportionateadjectiveTo an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else.
• DisproportionatelyadverbTo an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else.
• DisputatiousadjectiveFond of arguing and likely to cause disputes.
• DisputeverbArgue about (something).
• DisputedverbArgue about (something).
• DisputesverbArgue about (something).
• DisqualificationnounThe act of preventing someone from taking part in something, or a condition that makes a…
• DisquietnounA feeling of anxiety or uneasiness; lack of calm.
• DisquietingadjectiveInducing feelings of anxiety or worry.
• DisregardverbTo not consider something.
• DisreputenounLoss or lack of good reputation or respect.
• DisruptverbInterrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
• DisruptedverbInterrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
• DisruptingverbInterrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
• DisruptionnounA situation in which it is difficult for something to continue in the normal way.
• DisruptiveadjectiveCausing problems, noise, etc. so that something cannot continue normally.
• DissatisfiedadjectiveMeaning: not content or happy with something.
• DissectverbCut up or separate into parts for careful examination or analysis.
• DissectingverbTo examine or consider something in detail.
• DissembleverbTo conceal one’s true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to disguise or pretend.
• DisseminateverbTo spread information, knowledge, etc. so that it reaches many people.
• DisseminationnounMeaning: the action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
• DissensionnounDisagreement between people or within a group.
• DissentnounThe fact of having or expressing opinions that are different from those that are officia…
• DissenternounMeaning: A person who does not agree with opinions that are officially or generally acce…
• Dissentientnoun/adjectiveDisagreeing with an opinion, decision, or majority view; a person who disagrees.
• DissentingadjectiveShowing a strongly different opinion on a particular question, especially an official su…
• DissertationnounMeaning- A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one written for a u…
• DisservicenounA harmful action.
• DissidencenounMeaning: The act of publicly disagreeing with and criticizing the government or a powerf…
• DissidentnounA person who strongly disagrees with and criticizes their government, especially in a co…
• DissidentsnounPeople who criticize their repressive government.
• DissimulateverbTo hide or disguise one’s true feelings, thoughts, or intentions.
• Dissimulationnoun(The action of covering the truth)
• DissipateverbDisappear or cause to disappear; scatter and fade away (like smoke, fog, energy, or mone…
• DissipatedadjectiveEnjoying activities that are harmful.
• DissipationnounOverindulgence in sensual pleasures.
• DissoluteadjectiveLacking moral restraint; indulging in excessive pleasures and immoral behavior.
• DissolutionnounThe act of ending or breaking up something officially; also, the process of dissolving i…
• DissolveverbTo officially end a marriage, business agreement or parliament.
• DissonancenounLack of agreement or harmony between people or things.
• DissonantadjectiveLacking harmony or agreement; harsh or clashing in sound.
• DissuadeverbTo persuade somebody not to do something.
• DistanceverbMeaning: To become less involved or connected with something.
• DistendverbSwell or expand because of pressure from inside; cause something to swell.
• DistilverbExtract the essential meaning or most important aspects of.
• DistillverbExtract the essential meaning or most important part of something.
• DistinctadjectiveEasily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc.
• DistinctionnounA difference or contrast between similar things; also, special recognition or excellence.
• DistinctiveadjectiveMeaning: characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from ot…
• Distinguishverbto recognize the difference between two people or things
• DistortverbTwist or change something out of its true, original, or natural meaning/shape.
• DistortedadjectiveA change to the intended or true meaning of something.
• DistortingverbA change to the intended or true meaning of something.
• DistortionnounA change in facts, ideas, etc. that makes them no longer correct or true.
• DistortionsnounA change to the intended or true meaning of something.
• DistortsverbA change to the intended or true meaning of something.
• DistractverbPrevent (someone) from concentrating on something.
• DistractedadjectiveUnable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied.
• DistractingadjectiveUnable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied.
• DistractionnounPrevent (someone) from concentrating on something.
• DistrainverbTo seize someone’s property legally to obtain payment of a debt.
• DistraughtadjectiveVery worried and upset.
• DistressVerbSuffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
• DistressedadjectiveSuffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
• DistributeverbGive or share something among several people.
• DisunitedadjectiveLacking unity.
• DitchverbMeaning: To get rid of something/somebody because you no longer want or need it/them.
• DitchedverbTo get rid of something or someone that is no longer wanted.
• DitherverbBe indecisive.
• DitheredverbBe indecisive.
• DiurnaladjectiveActive during the day; occurring in the daytime.
• DivergeverbTo separate and go in different directions; to differ from a common point or standard. (…
• DivergedverbTending to be different or develop in different directions.
• DivergencenounThe state of being diverge/parted/separation.
• DivergentadjectiveTending to be different or develop in different directions.
• DivergingverbTending to be different or develop in different directions.
• DiverseadjectiveShowing a great deal of variety; very different.
• DiversifiedVerbTo start to include more different types of things.
• DiversifyverbTo develop a wider range of products, interests, skills, etc. in order to be more succes…
• DiversifyingverbTo start to include more different types of things.
• DiversionnounCause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.
• DiversitynounShowing a great deal of variety; very different.
• DivertverbCause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.
• DivertedverbCause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.
• DivestverbDeprive or rid oneself of something such as rights, property, or authority.
• Dividendnoun(A benefit from an action or policy.)
• DividendsnounA share of profits and retained earnings that a company pays out to its shareholders and…
• DivinationnounThe practice of discovering hidden knowledge or predicting the future by supernatural me…
• DivisiveadjectiveTending to cause disagreement, hostility, or division between people. (??????????, ??? ?…
• DivisornounA number by which another number is divided.
• DivulgeverbMake known (private or sensitive information).
• DivulgedverbMake known (private or sensitive information).
• DivulgingverbMake known (private or sensitive information).
• Dizzyadjective(Having or involving a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance.)
• Dizzyingadjective(Having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling)
• DocileadjectiveReady to accept control or instruction; submissive and easy to manage.
• DocketverbTo enter a case, matter, or event on an official list or schedule.
• DockingverbThe process of joining a spacecraft or ship to another or bringing it into a dock.
• DoctorverbMeaning: change the content or appearance of (a document or picture) in order to deceive…
• DoctrinaladjectiveRelated to belief or collection of beliefs observed by a particular group
• DoctrinenounA belief or set of beliefs / a stated principle of government policy.
• Doctrinesnoun(A stated principle of government policy, mainly in foreign or military affairs)
• DocumentnounA written, printed or electronic record that provides information or evidence.
• DodgeverbTo avoid doing something, especially in a dishonest way.
• DodgyadjectiveDishonest or unreliable.
• Doesn’t care a hootidiomTo not care in the slightest (about something).
• Dogverb(of a problem) cause continual trouble for.
• DoggedadjectiveHaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence. (???? ???????, ???????)
• DoggedlyadverbIn a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.
• DoggerelnounPoetry that is badly written or has an irregular rhythm.
• DogmanounA belief or set of beliefs held by a group or organization that others are expected to a…
• DogmaticadjectiveBeing certain that your beliefs are right and that others should accept them, without co…
• DogmaticallyadverbIn a way that shows you are certain that your beliefs are right and that others should a…
• DogmatismnounTo strongly state unsupported opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute facts.
• Doing the roundsidiomTo be passed from one person to another person and become widely known.
• DoldrumsnounA state or period of no activity or development.
• DoleverbDistribute shares of something.
• Dole outidiom(To distribute something to someone.)
• DolefuladjectiveShowing sorrow; very sad and mournful.
• DolesnounBenefit paid by the state to the unemployed.
• DolorousadjectiveFeeling or expressing great sorrow or pain.
• DoltishadjectiveStupid or slow to understand.
• DomesticateverbTo tame animals or plants for human use.
• DomicilenounThe place where a person has their permanent home or legal residence.
• DominancenounHaving power and influence over others.
• DominantAdjectiveMore important, powerful or easy to notice than other things.
• DominateverbHaving power and influence over others.
• DominatedverbHaving power and influence over others.
• DominationnounHaving power and influence over others.
• DomineeringadjectiveAsserting one’s will over others in an arrogant and overbearing way.
• DominionnounPower or right to rule and control; a territory under such control.
• DonverbTo put clothes, etc. on.
• DonnybrooknounA noisy, uncontrolled fight or public quarrel involving several people.
• DoomverbCause to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome.
• DoomedadjectiveLikely to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome.
• DoppelgangernounA person who looks almost exactly like another person.
• DormantadjectiveNot active or growing now but able to become active or to grow in the future.
• DossiernounA file containing detailed information about a person, event, or subject.
• DotardnounAn old person whose mental abilities have become weak.
• Doteverb(Be extremely and uncritically fond of)
• Double-edged swordidiomSomething that can be both beneficial and problematic
• DoughtyadjectiveBrave and persistent.
• DouradjectiveStern, harsh, and gloomy in manner or appearance.
• DouseverbPour liquid over something or extinguish a fire.
• DovetailverbFit or cause to fit together easily and conveniently.
• DovishadjectiveFavoring peace and diplomacy rather than war or aggressive action.
• DowdyadjectiveUnfashionable, dull, or unattractive in appearance.
• DowncastadjectiveSad, disappointed, or looking downward.
• Downedverbknock or bring to the ground.
• DownfallnounA loss of power, prosperity, or status; the complete destruction or failure of a person …
• DowningverbKnock or bring to the ground.
• DownplayverbTo make something seem less important or less serious than it really is.
• DownrightadjectiveUtter; complete.
• DownsizeverbTo reduce the size, number, or workforce of an organization.
• Downtownnoun(In or relating to the central part or main business and commercial area of a town or ci…
• DowntroddenadjectiveMeaning: treated badly by people in power
• DownturnnounA decline or reduction in economic, business, or general activity.
• DoyennounThe most respected, experienced, or prominent person in a particular field.
• DrabadjectiveDull, boring, or lacking brightness.
• DraconianAdjectiveExtremely cruel and severe.
• DraftnounA preliminary version of a document that may be revised later.
• DraftedadjectiveTo order people by law to join the armed forces.
• Dragverb(Pass slowly and tediously.)
• Drag over the coalsidiomsTo scold someone severely for an error or mistake.
• DraggedverbPull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.
• DraggingAdjectivePull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.
• DragoonverbTo force or intimidate someone into doing something.
• DrainverbTo become empty or dry as liquid flows away and disappears; to make something dry or emp…
• DrainedverbTo become empty or dry as liquid flows away and disappears; to make something dry or emp…
• DrainingadjectiveTo become empty or dry as liquid flows away and disappears; to make something dry or emp…
• DrainsverbTo become empty or dry as liquid flows away and disappears; to make something dry or emp…
• DrapeverbTo cover or hang cloth loosely over something.
• DrasticadjectiveExtreme in a way that has a sudden, serious or violent effect on something.
• DrasticallyadverbMeaning- In an extreme way that has a sudden, serious or violent effect on something.
• DrawbacknounA disadvantage, problem, or negative point in something.
• DrawlverbSpeak slowly with prolonged vowel sounds.
• DreadverbAnticipate with great apprehension or fear.
• DreadedadjectiveCausing fear
• DreadfuladjectiveCausing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious.
• DrearyadjectiveDepressingly dull and bleak or repetitive.
• DredgeverbClear or deepen a river, harbour, or other area of water by removing mud, sand, or other…
• DredgingverbTo remove unwanted things from the bottom of a river, lake, etc. using a boat or special…
• DregsnounThe most worthless or undesirable part of something, or the sediment left at the bottom …
• DrenchverbMeaning- To make somebody/something completely wet.
• DriftverbTo move slowly without a definite direction, often carried by air or water.
• Drive awayphrasal verbTo cause or force (someone) to leave especially by making a situation unpleasant or unat…
• Drivelnoun/verbSilly, meaningless talk or writing; to speak in a foolish, pointless way.
• Drizzlenoun/verbLight rain falling in very small drops or to rain lightly.
• DrolladjectiveFunny in a strange, dry, or oddly amusing way.
• DroopverbBend, hang or sink downward because of weakness or lack of strength.
• Drop inphrasal verbTo pay an unexpected or casual visit.
• DrossnounSomething worthless or waste material, especially impurities separated from metal.
• DroughtnounA long period with little or no rain.
• DrovenounMeaning- A large number of people or animals, often moving or doing something as a group.
• DrownverbDie through submersion in and inhalation of water.
• DrowsyadjectiveFeeling sleepy and tired.
• DrubverbTo defeat someone decisively or beat someone severely.
• DrubbingnounA situation where one team easily beats another.
• DrudgerynounHard, boring, and repetitive work.
• Drum up somethingphrasal verbTo get support, interest, attention etc from people by making an effort.
• DubbedverbGive an unofficial name or nickname to.
• DubiousadjectiveNot certain about something and suspecting that something may be wrong.
• DuckverbMeaning: evade or avoid (an unwelcome duty or undertaking).
• Duck soupnoun(An easy task, or someone easy to overcome.)
• DuctileadjectiveCapable of being drawn out into a thin wire; easily shaped or molded.
• DudgeonnounA feeling or state of anger and indignation caused by an insult.
• Duelnoun/verbA fight or contest between two people, traditionally using weapons.
• Duffadjective(Of very poor quality/ of low standard or quality.)
• DulcetadjectiveSweet and soothing, often referring to sound; pleasant to hear. (????, ??????)
• DulcifyverbCalm or soothe.
• DullardnounA stupid or slow-witted person.
• DumbfoundverbGreatly astonish or shock someone so that they cannot speak or react.
• DumpedverbDeposit or dispose of (rubbish, waste, or unwanted material), typically in a careless or…
• DumpingverbDeposit or dispose of (rubbish, waste, or unwanted material), typically in a careless or…
• DungeonnounA strong underground prison cell.
• DunkverbTo put something into water.
• DuopolynounA market situation in which two companies or sellers control most or all of the supply o…
• DupeverbDeceive or trick someone, often into believing something false.
• Duplicitousadjective(Dishonest behavior that is intended to trick someone)
• DuplicitynounDeceitfulness; double-dealing by pretending to have honest intentions.
• DurabilitynounThe ability of something to last for a long time without damage.
• Durableadjective(Long-lasting/ enduring or having endured for a long period of time.)
• DuressnounThreats or force that are used to make somebody do something.
• DutifuladjectiveConscientiously or obediently fulfilling one’s duty.
• DwarfverbCause to seem small or insignificant in comparison.
• DwellverbTo live somewhere.
• Dwell onverbMeaning: To think or talk a lot about something.
• DwellernounA person or an animal that lives in the particular place that is mentioned.
• DwellersnounA person or animal that lives in or at a specified place.