Old French · prefix
de-
completely
Words sharing this root
debatableOpen to question or disagreement.debrisScattered pieces left after damage or decay.defileTo make unclean or morally impure.delayA wait or the act of making something happen later than expected.demeanorA person's outward manner and behavior.deportmentA person's behavior and physical bearing.deposeTo remove a ruler or official from power.detailThe small facts or features that describe something precisely.