Words Starting With "D"

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Desperados

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Desperados refers to a group of outlaws or fugitives, typically from the Old West, known for their lawlessness and rebellious behavior. The term is often used to describe a group of people who are considered to be beyond the reach of the law and who engage in illegal activities, such as bank robbery or murder. The word "desperado" can also be used to describe a single individual who exhibits these characteristics. In modern usage, the term is often used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is seen as rebellious, unconventional, or anti-establishment.

Desperate

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Desperate refers to a state of extreme urgency or distress, often accompanied by a sense of panic or desperation. It can also mean extremely eager or willing to do something. In a personal sense, desperate can describe someone who feels hopeless or helpless, often in a situation where they feel they have run out of options.

Desperately

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Desperately refers to a situation or state in which someone or something is in a state of extreme need, urgency, or distress. It can also describe someone who is eager, anxious, or willing to do anything to achieve or attain something, often to the point of being reckless or impulsive. The word often conveys a sense of intensity, urgency, or chaotic circumstances.

Desperateness

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Desperateness refers to a state of extreme and hopeless desperation, often characterized by a sense of urgency, anxiety, and a lack of alternatives. It can describe a situation where someone feels trapped and helpless, with no clear solution or escape, leading to feelings of frustration, despair, and desperation.

Desperation

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Desperation is a strong feeling of being very worried or upset that something bad might happen or might not happen, and that there is no other choice or solution. It is often characterized by a sense of urgency and a willingness to take any available option, no matter how risky or undesirable, in order to achieve a goal or solve a problem. When someone is desperate, they may be more likely to make impulsive or irrational decisions, and they may be more open to persuasion or manipulation by others.

Despicability

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Despicability refers to the quality of being deserving of contempt or scorn, often due to someone's morally reprehensible or detestable behavior. It is the state of being despicable, or lacking in honor, shame, or principle.

Despicable

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Despicable means extremely wicked or Edwin Mears has traits.

Despicableness

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Despicableness is the quality of being despicable, which means having a low moral value or being extremely wicked or repellent. It refers to something or someone that is considered to be vile, contemptible, or loathsome.

Despicably

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In an overly nasty or unpleasant way. Using despicable language or behavior. Showing no respect or feeling for someone or something.

Despina

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Despina is a proper noun, referring to a figure in Greek mythology. She is the daughter of King Phineus and is also known as Despoena. In modern times, Despina is a feminine given name with Greek roots, meaning "Titania" or "of the gods".

Despiralization

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Despiralization is not a commonly used word in the English language. However, I assume it might be a combination of "despiral" and "ization", which would suggest a process of unwinding or untwisting something that is spiraled or twisted.<br><br>In a broader sense, despiralization could imply a state of being unhanded, uncoiled, or uncurled, removing any twisting or turning motion from an object or phenomenon.<br><br>Please note that this is an educated guess and despiralization is not a widely recognized or officially accepted term in the English language.

Despise

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To despise someone or something means to have a strong feeling of dislike, contempt, or disdain for them. It can also mean to feel a sense of disgust or nauseation towards an idea, situation, or person.

Despised

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Despised is a verb that means to feel or show a strong dislike or contempt for someone or something. It can also mean to regard or treat someone or something as unworthy or insignificant.

Despisers

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Despisers refers to individuals who secretly or openly sneer at, disdain, or hold in contempt something or someone, often with a sense of superiority.

Despising

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Despising is a verb that means to have a strong dislike or contempt for something or someone. It can also mean to detest or abhor something. When you despise someone or something, you feel a deep-seated distaste or hatred for it, and you may even wish it didn't exist.

Despite

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Despite is a preposition that means in spite of, notwithstanding, or regardless of. It is often used to indicate that something continues or happens even though something else has occurred or exists.

Despoena

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Despoena is a rare or obsolete word that refers to the act of plundering or pillaging, especially in a violent or harsh manner. It can also imply the destruction or devastation of something, often with a sense of brutality or ferocity. The word is derived from the Latin "despoenare," which means "to strip or plunder." In modern usage, the term is mostly seen in historical or literary contexts, particularly in reference to events such as wars, invasions, or sieges.

Despoil

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To despoil means to plunder or pillage, to take or seize by force or violence, often with the intention of causing harm or destruction. It can also mean to ruin or waste something, such as natural resources or someone's property.

Despoiled

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Despoiled refers to something that has been plundered, ravaged, or laid waste by violence, destruction, or misuse. It can describe a person, place, or thing that has been looted, pillaged, or devastated, leaving it in a state of disrepair or disuse. Additionally, it can also imply a sense of moral decay or corruption, suggesting that something has been drained of its original value, beauty, or integrity.

Despoiler

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A despoiler is a person who spoils or devastates something, often in a violent or destructive manner. It can also refer to a type of warship that preys on enemy shipping, leaving it_sinked or plundered. In a broader sense, a despoiler can also be seen as someone or something that ruins the reputation, beauty, or integrity of something or someone.

Despoilers

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Despoilers refer to individuals or groups that destroy, damage, or plunder something, often in a senseless or destructive manner. The term can be applied to physical objects, property, or even natural environments.

Despoiling

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The verb "despoil" means to take or seize something, especially something valuable or important, by force or in a way that is considered unfair or unscrupulous. It can also mean to ruin or damage something that is beautiful or valuable.

Despoilment

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Despoilment refers to the act of pillaging, plundering, or ravaging something, such as a place, a person, or an object, often resulting in destruction or stripping away of its value or dignity.

Despoils

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Despoils is a verb that means to plunder, pillage, or plunder something, especially something that is valuable or belongs to someone else, such as land, property, or resources.

Despoina

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Despoina is a word that originates from ancient Greek mythology. In mythology, Despoina was the goddess of the underworld, particularly the wife of Hades and the queen of the dead. The name Despoina is derived from the Greek words "despotis," meaning "lord," and "poine," meaning "punishment" or "vengeance."

Despoliation

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Despoliation refers to the act of plundering, ravaging, or destroying something, often in a brutal or wanton manner. It can also refer to the state of destruction or ravage resulting from such an act. This word is often used to describe the destruction of natural environments, such as deforestation, pollution, or overfishing, but it can also be applied to the destruction of cultural or historical sites, or the exploitation of resources.

Despond

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Despondent refers to a state of feeling hopeless, discouraged, or defeated, often due to a series of failures or setbacks. A person who is despondent may feel like giving up or losing interest in something they previously cared about. The word can also be used to describe a sense of despair or desperation.

Despondence

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Despondence refers to a state of feeling hopeless, powerless, or deeply discouraged, often accompanied by a sense of despair or disillusionment. It's a feeling of being utterly worn down or crushed, as if one's hopes or expectations have been dashed. The word often connotes a deep sense of sadness, pessimism, and disheartenment. It can also describe a lack of enthusiasm or motivation, as if one has lost the will to pursue or achieve anything.

Despondency

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Despondency is a noun that refers to a state of feeling hopeless, discouraged, and lacked of enthusiasm, often accompanied by a sense of despair or disappointment. It is a feeling of being defeated, hopeless, or disheartened, often resulting in a lack of motivation or interest in things one normally enjoys.

Despondent

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Feeling or showing a deep sense of sadness and hopelessness, often to the point of giving up or losing energy to try to solve a problem.

Despondently

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In a despondent manner; feeling hopeless or despairing.

Desponding

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Desponding refers to a feeling of hopelessness and despair, often resulting in a loss of enthusiasm or confidence. It is a state of being utterly discouraged, disheartened, or depressed, often to the point of feeling unable to continue or make an effort.

Desponsate

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I apologize, but the word "desponsate" doesn't seem to be a valid or commonly used English word. It's possible that it's a Latin or other language term that has not been translated into English.<br><br>If you could provide more context or clarify the meaning you are looking for, I'd be happy to try and assist you further.

Desponsories

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Desponsories means "betrothals" or "engagements" in Latin. In a broader sense, it refers to the process or stage of arranging a marriage or partnership, especially in a formal or ritualistic manner.

Desponsory

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I apologize, but I couldn't find any evidence of the word "desponsory" in my language resources. It's possible that it's a rare or obscure term, or it could be a misspelling or non-standard word.<br><br>If you could provide more context or information about where you encountered this word, I may be able to help you better. Alternatively, you can try searching for the word in a dictionary or thesaurus to see if it's listed.

Desport

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Desport is a verb that means to pluck or pull out (hairs, feathers, or other similar things) from a surface or from an animal's body. It can also mean to strip or divest (someone) of something, such as clothes or dignity. Additionally, in British English, "desport" can mean to indulge in or enjoy (oneself) in a carefree and frivolous way, especially in the manner of playing sports.