English to English Dictionary

Divergence

The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation.

Divertible

Capable of being diverted or turned aside.

Divest

To rid oneself of something, especially a business asset or investment.

Divestment

The action or process of selling off subsidiary business interests or investments.

Divine Being

A supernatural entity considered to have power over nature and human fortunes.

Divinity

The state or quality of being divine; godliness.

Divisiveness

The quality of being divisive; the tendency to cause disagreement or hostility between people.

Do someone's dirty work

To perform unpleasant, difficult, or unethical tasks on behalf of someone else who does not want to get involved or ruin their own reputation.

Doctrine

A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.

Dog-days

The hottest, most sultry period of summer, historically associated with the rising of the star Sirius.

Dogmatic

Characterized by expressing personal opinions or beliefs as if they are certainly correct and unchallengeable.

Dogmatist

A person who asserts opinions in an arrogant or authoritative manner, often without consideration for evidence or alternative viewpoints.