English to English Dictionary

Dissenting group

A collection of individuals who hold opinions, beliefs, or goals that differ significantly from those of a larger organization, political party, or society.

Dissenting opinion

A separate written legal opinion by one or more judges of a court which disagrees with the decision reached by the majority of the court.

Dissertation

A long essay or thesis involving personal research, written by a candidate for a university degree.

Disservice

A harmful or ill-advised action done to someone, especially when intended as helpful or resulting from poor judgment.

Dissever

To divide or sever something into separate parts; to separate or tear apart.

Dissident

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

Dissimilar

Not alike; different in nature or quality.

Dissimilarity

The quality or state of being unlike or different.

Dissimilation

A phonological process whereby two identical or similar sounds in a word become less alike or differ from one another.

Dissimulation

The act of concealing one's true motives, thoughts, or feelings under a deceptive appearance.

Dissipation

The disappearance or scattering of something by degrees; the gradual loss or waste of energy, heat, or resources.

Dissociative

Relating to or characterized by dissociation, especially in psychological contexts.