English to English Dictionary

Defacement

The act of spoiling the surface or appearance of something, especially by drawing, writing, or carving on it.

Defalcate

To embezzle or misappropriate funds entrusted to one's care.

Defamation

The action of damaging the good reputation of someone, typically through false statements.

Defame

To damage the good reputation of someone by speaking or writing falsely or maliciously about them.

Default

A preselected option or setting that is automatically chosen by a computer program or device unless an alternative is specified.

Defaulted Loan

A loan on which the borrower has failed to make the required payments.

Defeat

To win against someone in a battle, game, or contest; to overcome or vanquish an opponent.

Defeater

A person or thing that defeats or overcomes someone or something.

Defect

A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack of something necessary for completeness or normal function.

Defective

Having a defect; imperfect or faulty.

Defector

A person who abandons their country or cause in favor of an opposing one.

Defend

To protect from harm or danger.