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bewildering, perplexing, slightly disturbing
"The disconcerting report on the child was very confusing and caused much worry." |
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unable to be consoled
"The disconsolate person was unable to regain his spirits after losing the match." |
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to dishonor, disgrace
"He will discredit his country by burning that flag." |
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disbelieved, discounted; disgraced, dishonored
"The discredited theory has now been forgotten." |
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distinct, separate
"The discrete theories are wholly uncompatable due to their distinctness." |
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subject to one's own judgment
"The discretionary advice was soon forgotten - he had given the advice without forcing it on him." |
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wandering from topic to topic
"The discursive lecture was very random and incoherent." |
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to regard with scorn and contempt
"I disdain him for his horrible actions." |
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to vomit, discharge violently
"He disgorges after drinking too much" |
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sly and crafty
"The disingenuous theif was undetected by all." |
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to belittle, speak disrespectfully about
"He disparages his opponent because he thinks it will make him look better." |
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dissimilar, different in kind
"The disparate children had nothing in common." |
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contrast, dissimilarity
"The disparity between the rich and poor is frightening." |
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disgrace, dishonor
"He disreputes his family's honor when he walks around drunkenly through the streets." |
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to pretend, disguise one's motives
"The actor is great at dissembling himself - having a mask on and allowing no one to know him." |
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to spread far and wide
"The seeds were disseminated throughout the land from the birds' help." |
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difference of opinion
"The dissension they had over the controversial views was never ammended." |
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to disguise, put on a false appearance
"The play allowed him to dissimulate his true character - all thought of him as kind when he really was not." |
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harsh and unpleasant sounding
"The dissonant sound from the amp hurts my ears." |
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