Synonyms and Antonyms (Letter D)
disseminate
Syn: to spread, publicize, scatter, radiate, disperse Ant: conceal, condense, hide
distorted
Syn: twisted or bent out of shape, perverted, warped Ant: straight, invariable, pure
discomfort
Syn: unpleasantness, irritation, pain, anguish (great pain) Ant: comfort, peacefulness, ease
deplete
Syn: use up, diminish, reduce Ant: fill, increase, enhance
dire
Syn: critical, very important, desperate, grave (serious) Ant: trivial, unimportant, silly
denigrate
Syn: criticize unfairly; disparage, malign, impugn, slander (to put down) Ant: encourage, boost, celebrate
deleterious
Syn: damaging, harmful, injurious, hurtful Ant: helpful, good for the health, beneficial, harmless
duplicitous
Syn: deceptive, shady, two-faced, dishonest Ant: trustworthy, reliable, truthful, honest
diminish
Syn: decrease, dwindle, reduce Ant: prolong, increase, enhance, extend
deficit
Syn: deficiency, loss, lack, shortage Ant: excess, surplus, sufficient amount
dissipate
Syn: deplete, use up, squander (to waste) Ant: save, preserve, conserve (to save)
deplore
Syn: despise; have utter disgust for, disapprove, hate, undervalue Ant: appreciate, accept, value
devastate
Syn: destroy, wreck, annihilate (to demolish) Ant: save, protect, expand, augment (to add to)
decisive
Syn: determined, conclusive, sure Ant: undetermined, indecisive, irresolute (unsure)
decry
Syn: devalue, disparage (to criticize), demean (to put down) Ant: respect, approve, praise
discrepancy
Syn: difference, variation, incongruity (difference) Ant: consistency, sameness, reliability
dismay
Syn: disappointment, discouragement, trepidation (anxiety or fear) Ant: encouragement, security, confidence
discord
Syn: disharmony, conflict, disagreement Ant: harmony, peacefulness
devious
Syn: dishonest, evil, duplicitous (scheming) Ant: honest, forthright, righteous
disruptive
Syn: disorderly, disturbing Ant: unifying, peaceful, calming
defy
Syn: disregard, flout (to go against), resist, refuse to obey Ant: obey, respect, follow
diverse
Syn: dissimilar, different; varied Ant: conforming, uniform, similar
destroy
Syn: eliminate, obliterate (to wipe out), raze (to completely destroy) Ant: build, fix, improve
diligent
Syn: hard-working, earnest, persistent Ant: thoughtless, careless, lazy
disparity
Syn: inequality, imbalance, gap Ant: equity, likeness, sameness
deficient
Syn: lacking, insufficient, not enough Ant: ample, adequate, enough
durable
Syn: long-lasting, rugged, tough, tenacious (persistent) Ant: flimsy, fragile, weak
disparage
Syn: mock, criticize, belittle (to put down) Ant: lift up, support, encourage, sanction (to support)
diminutive
Syn: petite, small, short Ant: big, enormous, huge
decorous
Syn: polite, proper, suitable Ant: indecent, wrong, unsuitable
destitute
Syn: poor, indigent (without money) Ant: wealthy, secure, prosperous
discern
Syn: recognize, distinguish, perceive Ant: confuse, misunderstand, discombobulate (to confuse)
detach
Syn: remove, separate, segregate Ant: join, put together, assemble
delete
Syn: remove, take away, expunge (to get rid of), erase Ant: add, build up, create
deprecate
Syn: ridicule, disparage (to criticize), denigrate (to put down) Ant: approve, support, command, bolster
dominate
Syn: rule over, influence, overshadow Ant: follow, submit, acquiesce (to go along with)
dismiss
Syn: send away, discard, push aside Ant: permit, allow, keep, maintain
distinct
Syn: separate, clearly defined, explicit (obvious) Ant: vague, unsure, ambiguous (poorly defined)
diverge
Syn: separate, deviate (to go off course) Ant: converge, join
divide
Syn: split up, disjoin, partition (to cut up) Ant: join, add, combine
diffuse
Syn: spread out, expanded, propagated (spread out) Ant: condensed, confined, succinct (brief)
deter
Syn: stop, halt, hinder Ant: aid, inspire, incite (to promote)
digress
Syn: stray, ramble, deviate (to go off in another direction) Ant: focus, be direct, stay on course
Dominant
Syn: superior, controlling, main Ant: subordinate, inferior, auxiliary (additional)
dubious
Syn: suspicious, doubtful, disputable Ant: reliable, true, unambiguous
deprive
Syn: take away, remove, rob Ant: give, confer, bestow (to give)
disclose
Syn: tell, expose, reveal, make known Ant: suppress, hide, disavow (to deny)
duress
Syn: threat, suffering, hardship Ant: ease, peacefulness, support
disconcerting
Syn: upsetting, frustrating, disturbing, unbalancing Ant: comforting, calming, quieting
desire
Syn: want, longing, craving Ant: disinterest, apathy (lack of interest), repulsion (extreme dislike)
dispute
Syn: argue, bicker, contend Ant: agree, go along with, harmonize
disparate
Syn: at variance, contrasting, different Ant: similar, invariable, like
detrimental
Syn: bad, harmful, unfavorable Ant: positive, helpful, useful
desolate
Syn: barren, lifeless, devoid (empty) Ant: inhabited, lively, fruitful (productive)
dismal
Syn: bleak, sad, horrible Ant: bright, hopeful, encouraging
divulge
Syn: bring to light, confess, reveal, tell Ant: suppress, hide, protect, conceal
definite
Syn: certain, explicit, indubitable (not questionable) Ant: uncertain, questionable, refutable
disagree
Syn: conflict, go against, dissent (to differ in opinion) Ant: agree, concur (to have the same opinion), acquiesce (to accept without protesting)
debased
Syn: corrupted, depraved (wicked) Ant: upright, noble, dignified
detractor
Syn: critic, enemy Ant: supporter, benefactor, friend
