Words from this root (47)
dinner
A1
/ˈdɪnɚ/
The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.
sport
A1
/spɔɹt/
A physical activity or game played according to rules, often in competition.
discover
A2
/dɪˈskʊvə/
To find or learn about something for the first time.
debate
A2
/dɪˈbeɪt/
A formal discussion in which people give opposing views, often ending in a vote.
display
A2
/dɪsˈpleɪ/
To show something clearly so that people can see it.
disguise
B2
/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
Clothes, makeup, or other things used to change your appearance and hide who you are.
discount
B1
/dɪˈskaʊnt/
An amount taken off the usual price of something.
defy
B2
/dɪˈfaɪ/
To refuse to obey a person, rule, or law.
deploy
C1
/dɪˈplɔɪ/
To move troops or equipment into position ready for action.
disastrous
B1
/dɪˈzæs.tɹəs/
Causing great harm, damage, or a very bad result.
disclose
C1
/dɪsˈkləʊz/
To make known information that was secret or private.
disrespect
C2+
/ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt/
lack of respect or courtesy; to treat with rudeness
dis
C2+
/dɪs/
(slang) to disrespect or insult; an act of disrespect
discompose
C2+
/ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/
to disturb the composure of; to unsettle
distasteful
C2+
/dɪsˈteɪstfəl/
causing dislike or disgust; offensive
disunite
C2+
/ˌdɪsjuˈnaɪt/
to break the unity of; to separate or set at variance
disassemble
C2+
/ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/
to take apart into separate pieces
dissimilar
C2+
/dɪˈsɪmələr/
not alike; different in nature or kind
distrust
C2+
/dɪsˈtrʌst/
lack of trust or confidence in someone or something
bedizen
C2+
/bɪˈdaɪzən/
to dress or adorn gaudily and showily
disarrange
C2+
/ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/
to disturb the order or arrangement of; to throw into disorder
disbelief
C2+
/ˌdɪsbɪˈlif/
inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real
disbelieve
C2+
/ˌdɪsbɪˈliv/
to be unable or unwilling to believe something or someone
discommendation
C2+
/ˌdɪskɒmənˈdeɪʃən/
archaic term for blame, censure, or expression of disapproval
disconnection
C2+
/ˌdɪskəˈnɛkʃən/
the act of breaking a connection or the state of being disconnected
discontinuity
C2+
/ˌdɪskɑntəˈnuəti/
a break, gap, or lack of continuity in something
discontinuous
C2+
/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuəs/
having breaks or interruptions; not continuous
disrelish
C2+
/dɪsˈrɛlɪʃ/
a feeling of distaste or dislike; to regard with distaste
disreputable
C2+
/dɪsˈrɛpjətəbəl/
not respectable in character or appearance; of bad reputation
disrobe
C2+
/dɪsˈroʊb/
to take off clothing or ceremonial robes; to undress
disuniformity
C2+
/ˌdɪsˌjunɪˈfɔrməti/
lack of uniformity; inconsistency or unevenness
disuse
C2+
/dɪsˈjus/
the state of no longer being used or practiced
disaffect
C2+
/ˌdɪsəˈfɛkt/
to make discontented or disloyal
disassociate
C2+
/ˌdɪsəˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/
to separate or disconnect oneself from something
disassociation
C2+
/ˌdɪsəˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
the act of separating or state of being disconnected
discontent
C2+
/ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction or restless unhappiness
discontinuously
C2+
/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuəsli/
in an intermittent or broken manner; not continuously
dispirit
C2+
/dɪsˈpɪrɪt/
to deprive of spirit, courage, or enthusiasm; dishearten
displacement
C2+
/dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/
the act of moving something from its place or the resulting shift
disproportionate
C2+
/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔrʃənət/
too large or too small in comparison with something else
disquiet
C2+
/dɪsˈkwaɪət/
a feeling of anxiety or unease
disremember
C2+
/ˌdɪsrɪˈmɛmbər/
to fail to remember; forget (dialectal)
disrepute
C2+
/ˌdɪsrɪˈpjut/
the state of being held in low esteem; a bad reputation
dissatisfactory
C2+
/ˌdɪsætɪsˈfæktəri/
failing to meet expectations or give satisfaction
dissocialize
C2+
/dɪˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/
to make unsociable or to withdraw from social interaction
dissympathy
C2+
/dɪsˈsɪmpəθi/
absence or opposite of sympathy; antipathy (rare)
disunion
C2+
/dɪsˈjunjən/
the breaking up of a union; separation or discord