Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability.

Discuss

To talk about a subject in detail, often to reach a decision or to share opinions.

Discussant

A person who participates in a discussion, especially in a formal setting.

Discussion

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.

Disdain

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

Disease

A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms.

Disempowerment

The action of making someone feel less powerful or confident, or of taking away their power and rights.

Disengage

To release or detach oneself from a connection or involvement.

Disengaged

Not involved or connected; emotionally or socially detached.

Disfigure

To spoil the appearance of something or someone.

Disfigurement

The act of spoiling the appearance of something or someone.

Disgrace

Loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action.