Old French · prefix
des-
away, apart
Words sharing this root
debarkLeave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.degradationDeterioration to a poorer or lower condition.degradeTo make or become worse in quality or condition.demiseThe final end of someone or something.denouementThe final resolution of a story or situation.derangedMentally disturbed or wildly irrational.derangementDisruption of a normal arrangement.detachTo disconnect something from an attachment.detourA temporary departure from the usual or planned course.developTo grow or make something more complete, advanced, or useful.disadvantageA condition that reduces chances of success, or placing someone in that condition.disagreeTo fail to correspond or hold the same position.disagreeableUnpleasant to experience or deal with.disallowTo refuse to permit something or accept it as valid.disarmTo remove the means or readiness to cause harm.disavowTo deny any connection with or responsibility for something.disburseTo pay out money from a fund or account.disclaimTo formally deny a claim to or responsibility for something.disclaimerA statement limiting responsibility or clarifying what is not being claimed.discloseTo reveal information that was hidden or unknown.discomfitureThe unsettling of someone's confidence or plans.discomfortPhysical or mental unease.discourageTo make someone less willing or confident about doing something.disdainA feeling that someone or something is beneath respect.diseaseA condition that harms the health or normal functioning of a living organism.disguiseAn altered appearance that hides identity or true nature, or giving something such an appearance.disheveledUntidy or rumpled in appearance.dishonestyThe quality or act of being deceitful or untruthful.dislodgeForce out of a fixed or settled position.disloyalNot faithful to a person, group, or cause.disloyaltyLack of faithfulness to someone or something owed support.disparageTo speak of someone or something as inferior or unworthy.disparagementCriticism that lowers respect for someone or something.dispossessTo take a person's land, property, or home away.disproveShow that something is false.divestTo remove something from one's possession.redevelopTo develop something again to improve or renew it.