| Dainty |
elegant, delicate, refined, exquisite |
clumsy, coarse, unpleasant, insipid |
| Daunt |
discourage, frighten, agitate, intimidate |
encourage, animate, embolden, inspire |
| Decay |
collapse, decomposition, deteriorate, petrification |
flourish, progress, growth, development |
| Deceit |
deception, artifice, treachery, duplicity |
veracity, sincerity, truth, honesty |
| Decipher |
interpret, reveal, decode, transcribe |
misinterpret, distort, confuse, pervert |
| Dedicate |
devote, consecrate, loyal, surrender |
refuse, negate, prohibit, reject |
| Default |
failure, omission, negligence, lapse |
perfection, vigilance, attentive, observance |
| Defer |
prolong, suspend, postpone, delay |
accelerate, expedite, stimulate, hasten |
| Deficient |
scanty, inadequate, lacking, wanting |
adequate, ample, sufficient, abundant |
| Defile |
contaminate, pollute, profane, desecrate |
purify, sanctity, cleanse, disinfect |
| Defray |
meet, bear, spend, pay |
disclaim, repudiate, refuse, abjure |
| Degradation |
disgrace, dishonour, humiliation, debase |
exaltation, praise, triumphant, honour |
| Deliberate |
ponder, intentional, mediate, consider |
rash, sudden, indifferent, discard |
| Delicious |
palatable, tasteful, appetising, dainty |
distasteful, unsavoury, tolerable, inedible |
| Delusion |
deception, hallucination, illusion, fallacy |
reality, certainty, veracity, fact |
| Demolish |
ruin, devastate, dismantle, raze |
repair, construct, create, erect |
| Denounce |
indict, condemn, censure, reprimand |
praise, commend, vindicate, laud |
| Deplore |
lament, bemoan, complain, regret |
rejoice, cheer, applaud, celebrate |
| Deprive |
despoil, divest, dispossess, disinherit |
restore, renew, invest, endow |
| Deride |
mock, taunt, ridicule, jeer |
Inspire, encourage, stimulate, comfort |
| Despicable |
contemptible, worthless, shameless, base |
worthy, decent, honourable, respectable |
| Disaster |
misfortune, calamity, mishap, catastrophe |
prosperity, boon, happiness, auspicious |
| Disdain |
detest, despise, loathe, scorn |
approve, praise, love, laud |
