English to English Dictionary

Dispute

A disagreement, argument, or debate.

Disregard

To pay no attention to; to ignore or treat as unworthy of consideration.

Disreputable

Not respectable; having a bad reputation or lacking in good character and standards.

Diss

To speak to or treat disrespectfully; to insult or criticize someone.

Dissection

The action of dissecting a body or plant to study its internal parts.

Disseminate

To spread or scatter widely, especially information, knowledge, or opinions so that they reach many people.

Dissenting group

A collection of individuals who hold opinions, beliefs, or goals that differ significantly from those of a larger organization, political party, or society.

Dissenting opinion

A separate written legal opinion by one or more judges of a court which disagrees with the decision reached by the majority of the court.

Disservice

A harmful or ill-advised action done to someone, especially when intended as helpful or resulting from poor judgment.

Dissipation

The disappearance or scattering of something by degrees; the gradual loss or waste of energy, heat, or resources.

Dissolution

The formal closing or termination of a parliament, official assembly, or organization.

Dissolve

To pass or cause to pass into solution; to mix with a liquid until disappearing into it.