English to English Dictionary

Demythologize

To remove mythological elements from a narrative or belief system, often to clarify or modernize its meaning.

Denaturalization

The process of revoking the citizenship of an individual, often due to legal or political reasons.

Denigration

The action of unfairly criticizing someone or something.

Dentition

The development of teeth and their arrangement in the mouth.

Denudation

The process of stripping away layers of soil or rock.

Denunciation

A public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something as being wrong or evil.

Deontology

The ethical theory that emphasizes the importance of following moral rules or duties.

Depletion

The reduction in the number or quantity of something.

Deponent

A verb that is passive in form but active in meaning, typically found in certain languages such as Latin and Greek.

Deportation

The action of deporting a foreigner from a country.

Depose

To remove someone from a powerful position, especially a monarch or ruler, usually by force.

Depraver

A person who corrupts or leads others into immoral behavior.