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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdeterrence
The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
detestable
Deserving utter hatred or disgust; abominable.
detonator
A device used to trigger an explosion, such as a cap or electronic charge.
detox
A process or period of time in which one abstains from or eliminates toxic substances, unhealthy foods, or digital devices.
dialectectic
The art or practice of arriving at the truth by using conversation involving question and answer.
dialectics
The art or practice of arriving at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments.
dichotomy
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
diet
The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
diorama
A model representing a scene with three-dimensional figures, either in a miniature or large-scale.
directive
An official instruction or order.
disaffiliation
The process or act of officially separating or severing a connection with a larger organization, group, or institution.
disassemble
To take something apart into its constituent pieces.