| Term | Definition |
| disparage | to criticize or speak ill of |
| disparate | sharply differing, containing sharply contrasting elements |
| dispatch | to send off to accomplish a duty |
| dispel | to drive away, scatter |
| disperse | to scatter, cause to scatter |
| disrepute | a state of being held in low regard |
| dissemble | to conceal, fake |
| disseminate | to spread widely |
| dissent | 1.to disagree 2.the act of disagreeing |
| dissipate | 1.to disappear, cause to disappear |
| dissonance | lack of harmony or consistency |
| dissuade | to persuade someone not to do something |
| distend | to swell out |
| dither | to be indecisive |
| divine | godly, exceedingly wonderful |
| divisive | causing dissent, discord |
| divulge | to reveal something secret |
| docile | easily taught or trained |
| dogmatic | aggressively and arrogantly certain about unproved principles |
| dormant | sleeping, temporarily inactive |
| dour | stern, joyless |
| dubious | doubtful, of uncertain quality |
| duplicity | crafty dishonesty |
| duress | hardship, threat |
| dynamic | actively changing |