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dismountverbalight from (a horse)ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disobeyverbrefuse to go along withApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disobligeverbto cause inconvenience or discomfort toUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disorderverbdisturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmedApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disorganiseverbremove the organization fromAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disorganizeverbremove the organization fromApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disorientverbcause to be lost or disorientedUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disorientateverbcause to be lost or disorientedUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disownverbprevent deliberately from inheriting, as by making a will or excluding from a willEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disparageverbexpress a negative opinion ofUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dispatchverbdispose of rapidly and without delay and efficientlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dispelverbto cause to separate and go in different directionsUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dispenseverbadminister or bestow, as in small portionsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dispense withverbMWEdo without or cease to hold or adhere toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disperseverbto cause to separate and go in different directionsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dispiritverblower someone's spiritsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
displaceverbcause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract senseUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
displayverbpresent or exhibit information, data, or work for others to viewUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
displeaseverbgive displeasure toUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
displumeverbstrip of honors, possessions, or attributesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disportverboccupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disposeverbmake receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or beliefApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dispose ofverbMWEdeal with or settleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dispossessverbdeprive of the possession of real estateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dispreadverbspread abroad or outUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disproveverbdemonstrate that something is false or invalid using evidenceEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disputeverbhave a disagreement over somethingAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disqualifyverbmake unfit or unsuitableEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disquietverbdisturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmedUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disregardverbbar from attention or considerationEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disrespectverbhave little or no respect forEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disrobeverbget undressedApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disruptverbinterfere in someone else's activityAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dissverbtreat, mention, or speak to rudelyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dissatisfyverbfail to satisfyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dissectverbanalyze something in fine detail by separating it into its component partsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dissembleverbmake believe with the intent to deceiveAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disseminateverbcause to become widely knownUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dissentverbexpress opposition through action or wordsEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dissertateverbtalk at length and formally about a topicCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disseververbseparate into parts or portionsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dissimilateverbbecome dissimilar by changing the sound qualitiesAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dissimulateverbhide (feelings) from other peopleAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dissipateverblive a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumptionAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dissociateverbto undergo a reversible or temporary breakdown of a molecule into simpler molecules or atomsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dissolveverbbring the association of to an end or cause to break upAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dissonateverbcause to sound harsh and unpleasantAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dissuadeverbturn away from by persuasionEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
distanceverbkeep at a distanceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
distemperverbpaint with distemperUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
distendverbswell from or as if from internal pressureUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
distilverbto remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillationAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
distillverbto remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillationAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
distinguishverbrecognize and point out differences that make something uniqueAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
distortverbalter the shape of (something) by stressApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
distractverbdisturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmedApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
distrainverblegally take something in place of a debt paymentApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
distressverbbring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardshipUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
distributeverbTo deal out or supply; give shares of something.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
districtverbregulate housing inUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
distrustverbregard as untrustworthyEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disturbverbchange the arrangement or position ofUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disunifyverbbreak up or separateAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
disuniteverbforce, take, or pull apartAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ditchverbsever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsiblyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ditherverbact nervouslyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dittoverbrepeat an action or statementRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
divagateverblose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speakingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
divaricateverbspread apartAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
diveverbplunge into waterApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dive-bombverbbomb from a diving airplaneApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
divergeverbhave no limits as a mathematical seriesAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
diversifyverbspread into new habitats and produce variety or variegateApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
divertverbwithdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentionsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
divestverbto remove someone's or one's own clothesEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
divideverbseparate something into parts, sections, or categoriesAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
divineverbperceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powersAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
divorceverbget a divorceAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
divulgeverbmake known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secretRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
divvy upverbMWEgive out as one's portion or shareApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dizenverbdress up garishly and tastelesslyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dizzyverbmake dizzy or giddyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
djverbcomment on music to be playedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
doverbTo perform, work on, or carry out.UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do a job onverbMWEdestroy completely or make ugly or uselessUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do away withverbMWEterminate, end, or take outApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do byverbMWEinteract in a certain wayUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do drugsverbMWEuse recreational drugsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do goodverbMWEbe beneficial forUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do inverbMWEget rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do itverbMWEhave sexual intercourse withUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do justiceverbMWEbring out fully or to advantageEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do one's bestverbMWEperform a task as well as possibleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do the dishesverbMWEwash dishesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do the honorsverbMWEact as the host and receive or introduce one's guestsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do upverbMWEuse special care in dressing, making-up, etc.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do wellverbMWEact in one's own or everybody's best interestUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do well byverbMWEtreat with respect and considerationUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
do workverbMWEbe employedApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
dockverbdeprive someone of benefits, as a penaltyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026