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disarrangeverbdestroy the arrangement or order ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disarrayverbbring disorder toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disarticulateverbseparate at the jointsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disassembleverbtake apart into its constituent piecesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disassociateverbpartAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disavowverbrefuse to acknowledgeEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disbandverbstop functioning or cohering as a unitApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disbarverbremove from the barEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disbelieveverbreject as falseEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disbudverbthin out buds to improve the quality of the remaining flowersApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disburdenverbtake the burden offUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disburseverbexpend, as from a fundApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discverbdraw a harrow over landUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disc-jockeyverbcomment on music to be playedApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discardverbthrow or cast awayRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discaseverbget undressedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discernverbdetect with the sensesAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discerpverbcut off from a wholeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dischargeverbpronounce not guilty of criminal chargesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disciplineverbdevelop (children's) behavior by instruction and practiceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disclaimverbto indicate lack of responsibility and giving cautionUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discloseverbTo release, transfer, spread widely, or communicate verbally, in writing, electronically, or any other means to a third party.UnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discoverbdance to disco musicUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discolorverbchange color, often in an undesired mannerUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discoloriseverbremove color fromUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discolorizeverbremove color fromUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discolourverbchange color, often in an undesired mannerUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discolouriseverbremove color fromApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discombobulateverbto cause to be confused emotionallyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discomfitverbcause to lose one's composureAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discommodeverbto cause inconvenience or discomfort toUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discomposeverbcause to lose one's composureUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disconcertverbcause to lose one's composureUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disconnectverbpull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperableApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discontentverbmake dissatisfiedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discontinueverbput an end to a state or an activityApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discordverbbe different from one anotherUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discountverbbar from attention or considerationEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discountenanceverbshow disapproval by discouragingEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discourageverbadmonish or counsel in terms of someone's behaviorUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discourseverbto consider or examine in speech or writingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discoververbfind or learn something new through exploration or investigationUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discreditverbcause to be distrusted or disbelievedEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discriminateverbrecognize and identify fine distinctions or differences between itemsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

discussverbexamine a topic in detail through written or verbal exchange of ideasAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disdainverblook down on with disdainEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disembarkverbgo ashoreApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disembarrassverbrelieve fromUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disembodyverbfree from a body or physical form or realityAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disembowelverbremove the entrails ofRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disembroilverbfree from involvement or entanglementApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disenableverbmake unable to perform a certain actionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disenchantverbfree from enchantmentUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disencumberverbrelease from entanglement of difficultyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disenfranchiseverbdeprive of voting rightsUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disengageverbrelease from something that holds fast, connects, or entanglesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disentangleverbsmoothen and neaten with or as with a combAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disestablishverbdeprive (an established church) of its statusUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disesteemverbhave little or no respect forEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disfavorverbput at a disadvantageEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disfavourverbput at a disadvantageEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disfigureverbmar or spoil the appearance ofUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disforestverbremove the trees fromApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disfranchiseverbdeprive of voting rightsEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disgorgeverbcause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or overUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disgraceverbreduce in worth or character, usually verballyEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disgruntleverbput into a bad mood or into bad humourUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disguiseverbmake unrecognizableApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disgustverbfill with distasteUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dishverbprovide (usually but not necessarily food)UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dish outverbMWEprovide (usually but not necessarily food)ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dish the dirtverbMWEwag one's tongueRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dish upverbMWEprovide (usually but not necessarily food)ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disharmoniseverbcause to sound harsh and unpleasantAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disharmonizeverbcause to sound harsh and unpleasantAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disheartenverbtake away the enthusiasm ofUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dishevelverbdisarrange or rumpleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dishonorverbforce (someone) to have sex against their willEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dishonourverbforce (someone) to have sex against their willEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disillusionverbfree from enchantmentUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disincarnateverbmake immaterialUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disinclineverbmake unwillingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disinfectverbdestroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disinfestverbrid of verminApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disinheritverbprevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheritingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disintegrateverbbreak into parts or components or lose cohesion or unityAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disinterverbdig up for reburial or for medical investigationRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disinvestverbremove (someone's or one's own) clothesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disinvolveverbfree from involvement or entanglementUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disjoinverbto become separated or disconnectedAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disjointverbbecome separated, disconnected or disjointAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

diskverbdraw a harrow over landUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

disk-jockeyverbcomment on music to be playedApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dislikeverbhave or feel a dislike or distaste forUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dislocateverbput out of its usual place, position, or relationshipApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dislodgeverbremove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupiedApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dismantleverbtear down so as to make flat with the groundAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dismayverbfill with apprehension or alarmUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dismemberverbseparate the limbs from the bodyAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

dismissverbend one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leaveUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026