English to English Dictionary

desiccate

To remove the moisture from something; cause to become completely dry.

desolate

-(Of a place) uninhabited and giving an impression of bleak and empty loneliness.

destination

The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

deterrence

The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

detestable

Deserving utter hatred or disgust; abominable.

detonator

A device used to trigger an explosion, such as a cap or electronic charge.

detour

A long or roundabout route taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way.

detox

A process or period of time in which one abstains from or eliminates toxic substances, unhealthy foods, or digital devices.

detriment

State of being harmed or damaged.

dialect

A particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

dialectectic

The art or practice of arriving at the truth by using conversation involving question and answer.

dialectics

The art or practice of arriving at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments.