Part 23

~Deviate~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Digress, diverge, deflect, veer, tack, wheel, turn aside, alter one's course, wheel about.

~2.~ Err, stray, swerve, wander, go astray, go out of one's way, lose one's way.

~Deviate~, _v. a._ Turn aside, cause to deviate.

~Deviation~, _n._ ~1.~ Divergence, departure, depression, divarication, turning, aberration.

~2.~ Difference, variation, variance, change, alteration.

~3.~ Error, offence, iniquity, sin.

~Device~, _n._ ~1.~ Contrivance, scheme, design, plan, project, expedient, shift, resort, resource.

~2.~ Artifice, stratagem, wile, ruse, manœuvre, trick, fraud, evasion.

~3.~ Emblem, symbol, type, sign.

~Devil~, _n._ ~1.~ Satan, Lucifer, Belial, Apollyon, arch-fiend, arch- enemy, the tempter. DEUCE, the evil one, the man of sin, the wicked one, the old serpent, the prince of darkness, the foul fiend, the Enemy, the Adversary.

~2.~ Demon, evil spirit.

~Devilish~, _a._ Diabolical, satanic, infernal, atrocious, impious, wicked.

~Deviltry~, _n._ Mischief, wickedness, diablery, diabolical conduct.

~Devious~, _a._ ~1.~ Deviating, erratic, wandering, out of the common way.

~2.~ Erratic, going astray.

~Devise~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Contrive, invent, imagine, plan, scheme, project, brew, concert, concoct, COMPASS.

~2.~ Bequeath, demise, leave, give by will.

~Devise~, _n._ Bequest, legacy.

~Devoid~, _a._ Vacant, empty, destitute, void.

~Devoirs~, _n. pl._ [Fr.] Respects.

~Devolve~, _v. a._ Alienate, transfer, demise, consign, convey, deliver over, make over.

~Devolve~, _v. n._ Fall (_by succession or by inheritance_), pass, be transferred, be handed over.

~Devote~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Appropriate (_by vow_), consecrate, dedicate, destine, set apart.

~2.~ Addict, apply, resign, give up.

~3.~ Doom, give over.

~Devoted~, _a._ ~1.~ Attached, loving, affectionate.

~2.~ Ardent, zealous, earnest.

~Devotee~, _n._ Bigot, fanatic, zealot, enthusiast.

~Devotion~, _n._ ~1.~ Consecration, dedication.

~2.~ Piety, religion, devoutness, religiousness, devotedness, holiness, sanctity, saintliness, godliness.

~3.~ Worship, adoration, prayer.

~4.~ Attachment, affection, love.

~5.~ Ardor, earnestness, eagerness, zeal.

~Devotional~, _a._ Devout, religions, pious, saintly, godly.

~Devour~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Gorge, engorge, eat heartily, swallow eagerly.

~2.~ Destroy, consume, waste, spend, expend, swallow up.

~Devout~, _a._ ~1.~ Religious, pious, holy, saintly, devotional, godly, saint-like, heavenly-minded.

~2.~ Sincere, earnest, serious, grave, solemn.

~Dew-worm~, _n._ Earth-worm, lob-worm (_Lumbricus terrestris_).

~Dexterity~, _n._ Skill, skilfulness, adroitness, expertness, readiness, facility, aptness, aptitude, address, quickness, cleverness, knack, ability, tact, art.

~Dexterous~, _a._ Skilful, adroit, expert, handy, apt, ready, quick, clever, able.

~Diablery~, _n._ Mischief, wickedness, deviltry, diabolical conduct.

~Diabolic~, _a._ Devilish, infernal, satanic, impious, atrocious, wicked.

~Diabolical~, _a._ Devilish, infernal, satanic, impious, atrocious, wicked.

~Diacoustics~, _n._ Diaphonics.

~Diadem~, _n._ ~1.~ Crown.

~2.~ Empire, sovereignty.

~Diagnostic~, _a._ Distinguishing, characteristic.

~Diagram~, _n._ Figure.

~Dial~, _n._ Sun-dial.

~Dialect~, _n._ ~1.~ Provincialism, idiom.

~2.~ Language, tongue, speech, form of speech.

~Dialectic~, _a._ ~1.~ Logical.

~2.~ Idiomatic.

~Dialectical~, _a._ ~1.~ Logical.

~2.~ Idiomatic.

~Dialectician~, _n._ Logician, reasoner.

~Dialectics~, _n._ ~1.~ Application of logical principles, applied logic.

~2.~ Logic, science of the laws of thought, science of reasoning.

~Dialogue~, _n._ Colloquy, conference.

~Diameter~, _n._ Distance through the centre (_as of a circle_).

~Diamond~, _n._ ~1.~ Adamant, BRILLIANT, crystallized carbon.

~2.~ Rhombus, lozenge.

~Diaphaneity~, _n._ Transparency, translucency, pellucidness.

~Diaphanous~, _a._ Transparent, translucent, pellucid, clear.

~Diaphonics~, _n._ Diacoustics.

~Diaphragm~, _n._ Midriff.

~Diarrhœa~, _n._ (_Med._) Relax, flux, purging, looseness of the bowels.

~Diarthrosis~, _n._ (_Med._) Abarticulation.

~Diary~, _n._ Journal, register, chronicle.

~Diatribe~, _n._ ~1.~ Disputation, dissertation, disquisition.

~2.~ Invective, philippic.

~Dicker~, _v. n._ [_Colloquial U. S._] Barter.

~Dictate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Prescribe, direct, ordain, command, order, bid, require, decree.

~2.~ Utter (_so that another may repeat or write_).

~Dictate~, _n._ ~1.~ Injunction, command, order, decree.

~2.~ Precept, maxim, rule.

~Dictation~, _n._ Prescription, direction.

~Dictator~, _n._ Despot, autocrat, absolute ruler.

~Dictatorial~, _a._ ~1.~ Absolute, unlimited, unrestricted.

~2.~ Imperious, authoritative, overbearing, domineering, tyrannical.

~Dictatorship~, _n._ Despotism, absolutism, tyranny, arbitrary power, absolute power, iron rule.

~Diction~, _n._ Style, phraseology, language, expression, mode or manner of expression, turn of expression, form of expression.

~Dictionary~, _n._ ~1.~ Lexicon, vocabulary, GLOSSARY, word-book.

~2.~ Encyclopædia, alphabetical summary (_in any department of knowledge_).

~Dictum~, _n._ (L. _pl. Dicta._) ~1.~ Saying, assertion, affirmation.

~2.~ (_Law._) Extrajudicial opinion.

~Didactic~, _a._ Preceptive.

~Didactical~, _a._ Preceptive.

~Didapper~, _n._ Dab-chick, dob-chick (_Podiceps minor_).

~Diddle~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Totter.

~2.~ Trifle, dawdle, waste time.

~Diddle~, _v. a._ Cheat, cozen, deceive, trick, dupe, chouse, circumvent, gull, overreach, delude, impose upon.

~Die~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Expire, decease, depart, leave the world, draw the last breath, cease to exist, give up the ghost, pay the debt of nature, take one's last sleep, shuffle off this mortal coil, go the way of all flesh, go to one's last home, be numbered with the dead, cross the Styx, cross the Stygian ferry, POP OFF, KICK THE BUCKET.

~2.~ Wither, perish, lose life.

~3.~ Cease, vanish, disappear, come to nothing, come to an end, be lost, be heard of no more.

~Die away~, Subside, grow less and less, decrease gradually.

~Die~, _n._ ~1.~ Small cube (_for gaming_).

~2.~ Dado, cube of a pedestal.

~3.~ Stamp.

~Diet~, _n._ ~1.~ Food, provision, victuals, aliment, nutriment, nourishment, subsistence, provision, fare, viands, regimen, cheer, rations, commons.

~2.~ Assembly, convention, council, convocation, congress.

~Diet~, _v. n._ Eat sparingly, eat by rule.

~Differ~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Vary, be unlike.

~2.~ Disagree, be of a different opinion, think differently.

~3.~ Wrangle, quarrel, contend, bicker, be at variance.

~Difference~, _n._ ~1.~ Dissimilarity, variation, diversity, disparity, dissimilitude.

~2.~ Variance, alienation, misunderstanding, dissension, jarring, breach, rupture, schism, contest, quarrel, dispute, debate, controversy, altercation, bickering, wrangle, strife, falling out.

~3.~ Distinction, discrimination.

~Different~, _a._ ~1.~ Distinct, separate, not the same.

~2.~ Unlike, dissimilar, various, diverse, manifold.

~Differential~, _a._ Discriminating.

~Difficult~, _a._ ~1.~ Hard, arduous. Herculean, up-hill, beset with difficulty.

~2.~ Austere, rigid, unyielding, unaccommodating.

~3.~ Fastidious, dainty, squeamish, hard to please.

~Difficulty~, _n._ ~1.~ Arduousness.

~2.~ Obstacle, impediment, bar, obstruction, barrier, hinderance, trouble, perplexity, exigency, trial, dilemma, embarrassment, emergency, pinch, pickle, stand, dead-set, set fast, dead-lock, dead- stand, stand-still, horns of a dilemma, up-hill work, sea of troubles, peck of troubles, hard row to hoe, hard nut to crack.

~Diffidence~, _n._ ~1.~ Distrust, doubt.

~2.~ Bashfulness, timidity, sheepishness, extreme modesty, distrust of one's self, lack or want of self-reliance.

~Diffident~, _a._ ~1.~ Distrustful, doubtful.

~2.~ Bashful, timid, sheepish, over-modest, distrustful of one's self.

~Diffuse~, _v. a._ Disperse, scatter, disseminate, spread, circulate, propagate, distribute, pour out, send abroad, spread abroad.

~Diffuse~, _a._ Prolix, copious, rambling, loose, verbose, wordy, diffusive, long-winded, long-spun, spun out.

~Diffusion~, _n._ Dispersion, spread, extension, propagation, circulation, distribution.

~Diffusive~, _a._ ~1.~ Expansive.

~2.~ Prolix, verbose, DIFFUSE.

~Dig~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Excavate, delve, scoop, SCRATCH, hollow out.

~2.~ Break up (_with a spade, hoe, &c._).

~Dig~, _v. n._ Delve, work with a spade, hoe, &c.

~Dig~, _n._ ~1.~ [_Low._] Punch, poke, thrust.

~2.~ [_Colloquial._] Innuendo, insinuation, oblique hint, sly remark.

~3.~ [_At colleges_, _U. S._] Plodding student.

~Digest~, _n._ ~1.~ Pandect.

~2.~ Code, system.

~3.~ Abridgment, abstract, compend, compendium, epitome, summary, synopsis, conspectus, breviary, brief, sum and substance.

~Digest~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Methodize, systematize, arrange, codify, classify, dispose, reduce to order.

~2.~ Concoct, convert into chyme.

~3.~ Study, ponder, consider, contemplate, reflect upon, think on, meditate upon, con over, revolve in the mind.

~4.~ (_Chem._) Soften by a gentle heat, macerate, steep, soak.

~Digestion~, _n._ ~1.~ Methodizing, digesting, classifying.

~2.~ Conversion of food into chyme.

~3.~ Macerating, maceration, steeping.

~Dignified~, _a._ Stately, noble, majestic, august, grave, imposing.

~Dignify~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Advance, promote, exalt, ennoble, prefer to office.

~2.~ Honor, grace, adorn, give lustre to, add dignity to.

~Dignity~, _n._ ~1.~ Rank, elevation, standing, station, place, greatness, eminence, exaltation, glory, honor, reputableness, respectability.

~2.~ Stateliness, grandeur, majesty, nobleness, lofty bearing or conduct, elevation of aspect or deportment.

~3.~ Honor, preferment, high station or office.

~4.~ Magistrate, dignitary, person in office.

~Digress~, _v. n._ Deviate, diverge, wander, turn aside.

~Digression~, _n._ ~1.~ Deviation, divergence, departure.

~2.~ Episode, incidental passage.

~Dilacerate~, _v. a._ Tear, lacerate, rend, rend asunder.

~Dilapidate~, _v. a._ Waste, ruin, destroy, pull down, throw down, suffer to go to ruin.

~Dilapidated~, _a._ Decayed, ruined, wasted, in ruins.

~Dilapidation~, _n._ Ruin, decay, downfall.

~Dilatation~, _n._ Expansion, expanding, DILATION, swelling.

~Dilate~, _v. a._ Expand, extend, enlarge, widen, distend, swell.

~Dilate~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Expand, widen, be distended.

~2.~ Expatiate, descant, enlarge, dwell, be diffuse, be prolix, launch out, branch out, spin a long yarn, beat about the bush.

~Dilation~, _n._ [_Modern._] Dilatation, expansion, expanding, swelling, bloating.

~Dilatory~, _a._ Slow, tardy, lingering, loitering, sluggish, laggard, lagging, behindhand, backward, procrastinating.

~Dilemma~, _n._ Quandary, strait, difficult choice, puzzling alternative, awkward or bad predicament.

~Dilettante~, _n._ [It.] ~1.~ Amateur, connoisseur, virtuoso, critic, man of taste.

~2.~ Pretender to taste (_in the fine arts_).

~Diligence~, _n._ Assiduity (_in some specific pursuit_), assiduousness, activity, sedulousness, perseverance, INDUSTRY, steady application (_to some pursuit that one likes_).

~Diligent~, _a._ Assiduous, sedulous, industrious, active, busy, persevering, notable, hard-working, at work, diligently employed, busily engaged, up and stirring, busy as a bee, brisk as a bee.

~Dillydally~, _v. n._ Loiter, linger, delay, lag, saunter, trifle, idle away time.

~Dilute~, _v. a._ Attenuate, reduce, weaken, make thin, make weak.

~Dilute~, _a._ Thin, diluted, attenuated, weak, not strong.

~Diluvium~, _n._ (_Geol._) Drift.

~Dim~, _a._ ~1.~ Dusky, dark, obscure, shadowy, cloudy, not luminous.

~2.~ Dull, obtuse, slow to see.

~3.~ Darkened, obscured, clouded, faint, confused, shorn of its beams.

~Dim~, _v. a._ Darken, obscure, cloud.

~Dime~, _n._ Ten cents.

~Dimension~, _n._ ~1.~ Extent, extension, measure (_in one direction_).

~2.~ (_Algebra._) Literal factor.

~Dimensions~, _n. pl._ Size, magnitude, bulk, volume, bigness, capacity, amplitude, greatness, largeness, mass, massiveness.

~Dim-eyed~, _a._ Dim-sighted, blear-eyed.

~Diminish~, _v. a._ Lessen, decrease, abate, reduce, make smaller.

~Diminish~, _v. n._ Decrease, lessen, abate, subside, grow or become less, be reduced.

~Diminution~, _n._ Decrease, lessening, decrement, reduction, abatement.

~Diminutive~, _a._ Little, small, dwarfish, tiny, puny, pygmean, contracted, minute, of small size.

~Dim-sighted~, _a._ Dim-eyed, blear-eyed.

~Din~, _n._ Noise, uproar, racket, clamor, clatter, hubbub, HALLABALOO.

~Dingle~, _n._ Dale, dell, vale, valley, glen.

~Dingy~, _a._ ~1.~Dun, dusky, brown.

~2.~Soiled, sullied, dirty.

~Dint~, _n._ ~1.~Dent, indentation.

~2.~Force, power.

~Diocese~, _n._ Bishopric, see, jurisdiction or charge of a bishop.

~Diodon~, _n._ Globe-fish, puffer.

~Dioxide~, _n._ Suboxide.

~Dip~, _v. a._ ~1.~Immerse, plunge, douse, souse.

~2.~Take out (_with a ladle, cup, &c._).

~Dip~, _v. n._ ~1.~Thrust a ladle (_cup, &c., into a liquid_).

~2.~Incline, tend downward.

~3.~Engage cursorily, enter slightly.

~4.~ Dive, plunge, duck, pitch, immerse one's self.

~Diplomacy~, _n._ ~1.~Art of negotiating.

~2.~Artful management.

~Diplomate~, _n._ [Fr.] DIPLOMATIST.

~Diplomatist~, _n._ Negotiator, diplomate.

~Dire~, _a._ Dreadful, fearful, direful, shocking, terrible, horrid, horrible, awful, terrific, tremendous.

~Direct~, _a._ ~1.~Straight, in a right line, not crooked.

~2.~From father to son, not collateral.

~3.~Plain, express, categorical, unambiguous, not equivocal.

~4.~ Open, sincere, ingenuous, frank, outspoken.

~5.~ (_Astron._) In the order of the signs, not retrograde.

~Direct~, _v. a._ ~1.~Aim, point, cast, turn.

~2.~Regulate, dispose, manage, conduct, control, govern.

~3.~Order, command, instruct, prescribe to, give directions to.

~4.~ Guide, lead, put upon the right track.

~5.~ Address, superscribe.

~Direction~, _n._ ~1.~Aim.

~2.~Tendency, line of motion.

~3.~Course, bearing, point of compass.

~4.~ Management, oversight, superintendence, government, control.

~5.~ Guidance, lead.

~6.~ Order, command, prescription.

~7.~ Address, superscription.

~Directly~, _ad._ ~1.~In a straight line, in a straight course.

~2.~Expressly, absolutely, unambiguously, openly, without circumlocution.

~3.~Immediately, quickly, promptly, speedily, soon, presently, forthwith, instantly, INSTANTER, in a short time, without delay.

~Director~, _n._ ~1.~Superintendent, manager, BOSS.

~2.~Guide, counsellor, adviser, instructor, mentor, monitor.

~Direful~, _a._ Dreadful, fearful, horrible, terrible, shocking, horrid, terrific, awful, tremendous, dire.

~Dirge~, _n._ Elegy, funeral song, mournful song.

~Dirt~, _n._ Filth, foul matter.

~Dirty~, _a._ ~1.~Unclean, foul, filthy, nasty, soiled, begrimed.

~2.~Clouded, cloudy, dark, sullied.

~3.~Mean, base, vile, low, grovelling, sneaking, pitiful, paltry, beggarly, scurvy, shabby, despicable, contemptible.

~Dirty~, _v. a._ Foul, befoul, soil, defile, draggle, daggle.

~Disability~, _n._ ~1.~Disqualification.

~2.~Inability, incapacity, incompetence, impotence, incapability.

~Disable~, _v. a._ ~1.~Weaken, enfeeble, cripple, paralyze, unman, disenable, deprive of strength.

~2.~Disqualify, incapacitate, unfit, make incapable.

~Disabuse~, _v. a._ Undeceive, set right.

~Disadvantage~, _n._ ~1.~Unfavorableness.

~2.~Injury, loss, damage, detriment, disservice, prejudice, hurt.

~Disadvantageous~, _a._ ~1.~Unfavorable, ineligible, inconvenient.

~2.~Injurious, prejudicial, hurtful, detrimental, deleterious.

~Disaffect~, _v. a._ Alienate, estrange, make unfriendly.

~Disaffected~, _a._ Alienated, estranged, dissatisfied, disloyal.

~Disaffection~, _n._ Alienation, estrangement, breach, disagreement, dissatisfaction, disloyalty, ill-will.

~Disagree~, _v. n._ ~1.~Differ, vary, be unlike.

~2.~Dissent, be of different opinions, differ in opinion.

~3.~Quarrel, wrangle, bicker, fall out.

~4.~ Be unsuitable, be unfit, be unsuited.

~Disagreeable~, _a._ Unpleasant, unpleasing, displeasing, distasteful, offensive.

~Disagreement~, _n._ ~1.~Difference, dissimilarity, unlikeness, dissimilitude, diversity, discrepancy.

~2.~Dissent, difference of opinion.

~3.~Discord, variance, misunderstanding, dissension, jarring, clashing, strife, quarrel, dispute, wrangle, bickering.

~Disallow~, _v. a._ ~1.~Prohibit, forbid, refuse permission to.

~2.~Reject, disapprove, set aside, refuse or decline to sanction.

~3.~Disavow, disclaim, disown, deny.

~Disannul~, _v. a._ Nullify, cancel, rescind, quash, vacate, annul, abolish, abrogate, render void, set aside, do away.

~Disappear~, _v. n._ Vanish, be lost to view, pass out of sight.

~Disappoint~, _v. a._ Balk, frustrate, foil, defeat, battle, disconcert.

~Disappointment~, _n._ Failure, miscarriage, frustration, ill success, want of success.

~Disapprobation~, _n._ Dislike, displeasure, censure, disapproval.

~Disapproval~, _n._ Disapprobation.

~Disapprove~, _v. a._ ~1.~Dislike, condemn, censure, regard as wrong.

~2.~Reject, disallow, refuse or decline to sanction.

~Disarm~, _v. a._ ~1.~Deprive of arms.

~2.~Disable, incapacitate; render powerless, harmless, or innocuous.

~Disarrange~, _v. a._ Disorder, unsettle, derange, disturb, put out of order, throw into disorder, throw into confusion.

~Disarray~, _n._ Confusion, disorder.

~Disaster~, _n._ Mishap, misfortune, reverse, mischance, calamity, catastrophe, blow, stroke, casualty.

~Disastrous~, _a._ Calamitous, unfortunate, unlucky, hapless, untoward, unprosperous, ill-fated, ill-starred.

~Disavow~, _v. a._ Disclaim, disown, deny, disallow.

~Disband~, _v. a._ Break up, dismiss from military service.

~Disband~, _v. n._ Separate, disperse, scatter, break up, retire from military service.

~Disbelief~, _n._ ~1.~Scepticism, infidelity, refusal to believe.

~2.~Distrust, incredulity, want of belief.

~Disbelieve~, _v. a._ Discredit, not believe, refuse to credit, hold or consider not to be true.

~Disbeliever~, _n._ Unbeliever, sceptic, infidel, MISCREANT.

~Disburden~, _v. a._ Disencumber, unburden, unload, disburthen, ease, rid, free, relieve.

~Disburse~, _v. a._ Spend, expend, lay out, pay out.

~Disbursement~, _n._ Expenditure.

~Disburthen~, _v. a._ DISBURDEN.

~Discard~, _v. a._ ~1.~Reject, throw or thrust aside, throw away, cast away, lay aside, cast off.

~2.~Dismiss, discharge, cashier, break, cast off, turn away.

~Discern~, _v. a._ ~1.~Discriminate, distinguish, note the distinctions of.

~2.~Perceive, see, discover, descry, behold, espy.

~Discern~, _v. n._ Discriminate, judge, make distinction.

~Discernible~, _a._ Perceptible, discoverable, to be discerned.

~Discerning~, _a._ Discriminating, knowing, sagacious, perspicacious, judicious, acute, intelligent, ingenious, clear-headed, clear-sighted, keen-sighted, quick-sighted, eagle-eyed, hawk-eyed, Argus-eyed.

~Discernment~, _n._ Discrimination, sagacity, shrewdness, sharpness, brightness, astuteness, acuteness, cleverness, perspicacity, ingenuity, penetration, insight, judgment, intelligence, mother wit, quick parts.

~Discharge~, _v. a._ ~1.~Unload, disburden, unburden, relieve of a load.

~2.~Emit, expel, excrete, eject, throw off, send out, give forth.

~3.~Set off, fire off, let fly, give vent to, shoot, fire.

~4.~Pay, liquidate, cash.

~5.~Release, absolve, exonerate, acquit, clear, relieve, liberate, free, set free.

~6.~ Dismiss, discard, cashier, break, turn away, send away.

~7.~ Remove, destroy, put away, clear from.

~8.~ Perform, execute, fulfil, observe, acquit one's self of.

~9.~ Remove, take out (_as the cargo of a vessel_).

~10.~ (_Law._) Cancel, rescind, annul, nullify, invalidate, make void.

~Discharge~, _n._ ~1.~Unloading, disburdening.

~2.~Emission, ejection, expulsion, excretion, vent, evacuation.

~3.~Firing, explosion, blast, burst, firing off.

~4.~Observance, performance, fulfilment, execution.

~5.~Payment, settlement, liquidation, satisfaction, clearance.

~6.~ Release, liberation, exemption.

~7.~ Acquittal, exoneration, absolution.

~Disciple~, _n._ ~1.~Scholar, pupil, learner.

~2.~Follower, adherent, partisan, supporter, retainer.

~Disciplinarian~, _n._ MARTINET, enforcer of discipline.

~Discipline~, _n._ ~1.~Instruction, training, drilling, drill, exercise, education, culture, schooling, breeding.

~2.~Subjection, control, regulation, government.

~3.~Punishment, chastisement, correction, castigation.

~Discipline~, _v. a._ ~1.~Instruct, train, breed, educate, teach, drill, exercise, form, bring up.

~2.~Regulate, control, govern, school, bring under subjection.

~3.~Punish, chastise, correct, castigate.

~Disclaim~, _v. a._ ~1.~Disown, disavow, deny any knowledge of.

~2.~Renounce, reject, cast off.

~Disclaimer~, _n._ ~1.~Disavowal.

~2.~(_Law._) Renunciation (_of a claim or a title_), relinquishment.

~Disclose~, _v. a._ ~1.~Uncover, expose, bring to view, bring to light.

~2.~Reveal, divulge, show, unfold, unvail, tell, utter, betray, communicate, lay open, make known.

~Disclosure~, _n._ Revelation, exposure, discovery.

~Discolor~, _v. a._ Stain, tarnish, change the color of.

~Discomfit~, _v. a._ Defeat, overthrow, rout, overcome, overpower, conquer, vanquish, subdue, beat, checkmate, put to flight, put down, get the upper hand of, scatter in fight.

~Discomfiture~, _n._ Rout, defeat, overthrow, ruin.

~Discomfort~, _n._ Uneasiness, disquiet, inquietude, trouble, annoyance.

~Discommode~, _v. a._ Disturb, annoy, molest, trouble, disquiet, incommode, inconvenience, put to inconvenience.

~Discompose~, _v. a._ ~1.~Disorder, derange, disarrange, embroil, jumble, unsettle, confuse, disturb, throw into disorder or confusion.

~2.~Displease, disquiet, ruffle, agitate, harass, worry, annoy, plague, trouble, vex, fret, nettle, irritate, provoke, chafe.

~3.~Disconcert, perplex, bewilder, embarrass, abash, put out.

~Discomposure~, _n._ ~1.~Derangement, confusion.

~2.~Agitation, disquiet, uneasiness, excitement, vexation, worry, perturbation, annoyance.

~Disconcert~, _v. a._ ~1.~Frustrate, defeat, thwart, contravene, interrupt, undo.

~2.~Discompose, confuse, perplex, bewilder, embarrass, disturb, abash, put out.

~Disconnect~, _v. a._ Disjoin, separate, disengage, disunite, sever.

~Disconnection~, _n._ Disjunction, disassociation, disunion, separation, isolation, severance.

~Disconsolate~, _a._ Inconsolable, desolate, forlorn, heart-broken, broken-hearted, comfortless, cheerless, sorrowful, melancholy, sad.

~Discontent~, _n._ Dissatisfaction, uneasiness, inquietude.

~Discontinuance~, _n._ Cessation, intermission, suspension, interruption, stoppage, stop, breaking off.

~Discontinue~, _v. a._ Intermit, stop, interrupt, break off, leave off, put an end to.

~Discontinuous~, _a._ Interrupted, broken off.

~Discord~, _n._ ~1.~Disagreement, contention, strife, dissension.

~2.~Dissonance, discordance, harshness, jarring, want of harmony.

~Discordance~, _n._ ~1.~Disagreement, inconsistency, incongruity, opposition, conflict.

~2.~Discord, dissonance.

~Discordancy~, _n._ ~1.~Disagreement, inconsistency, incongruity, opposition, conflict.

~2.~Discord, dissonance.

~Discordant~, _a._ ~1.~Disagreeing, incongruous, contradictory, contrary, opposite, repugnant, at variance.

~2.~Dissonant, harsh, jarring, inharmonious.

~Discount~, _n._ Allowance, deduction, reduction, drawback, abatement, rebate.

~Discountenance~, _v. a._ [_Rare._] ~1.~ Abash, put to shame, put out of countenance.

~2.~Discourage, disfavor, frown upon, show disapprobation of.

~Discourage~, _v. a._ ~1.~Dishearten, dispirit, depress, deject.

~2.~Dissuade, deter, keep back.

~3.~Disfavor, discountenance, throw cold water upon, put a damper on.

~Discouragement~, _n._ ~1.~Disheartening.

~2.~Dissuasion, dehortation, counter influence.

~3.~Embarrassment, hinderance, obstacle, impediment, damper, wet blanket, cold water.

~Discourse~, _n._ ~1.~ [_Rare._] Reason, reasoning faculty.

~2.~ Dissertation, treatise, disquisition, homily, sermon.