English Words Starting With D

• demonism

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdiːmənɪz(ə)m/Belief in or worship of demons; the power or influence of demons.
• demonization

  nounLow-Medium
  /ˌdiː.mə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The act of portraying someone or something as thoroughly evil, wicked, or monstrous.
• demonize

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈdiː.mə.naɪz/to portray someone or something as evil, wicked, or demonic.
• demonography

  nounC2 / Very Low Frequency / Specialist
  /ˌdiːməˈnɒɡrəfi/A branch of study or literature concerned with demons, their classification, characteristics, and history.
• demonolater

  nounVery low frequency, specialized term
  /ˌdiːməˈnɒlətə/A person who worships demons.
• demonolatry

  nounVery rare
  /ˌdiːmənˈɒlətri/The worship of demons.
• demonology

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌdiː.mənˈɒl.ə.dʒi/The systematic study of demons or beliefs about demons.
• demonstrant

  nounLow
  /ˈdemənstrənt/A person who takes part in a public demonstration or protest.
• demonstrate

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈdem.ən.streɪt/to show clearly and deliberately; to prove or make evident by reasoning or evidence
• demonstration

  nounB2
  /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/A public exhibition or display showing how something works or proving something; a public march or meeting expressing strong opposition to something.
• demonstration model

  nounB2
  /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən ˈmɒd.əl/A physical or digital sample of a product used to show its features and capabilities to potential buyers, often not for sale.
• demonstrative

  adjectivenounC1
  /dɪˈmɒn.strə.tɪv/Showing feelings, especially affection, openly and freely.
• demonstrator

  nounB2
  /ˈdem.ən.streɪ.tər/A person who shows or explains how something works, or a person who participates in a public protest.
• demonym

  nounC2
  /ˈdɛmənɪm/A word that identifies the residents or natives of a specific place, usually derived from the place name (e.g., 'Londoner' from London).
• demoralize

  verbverb-transitiveB2
  /dɪˈmɒr.ə.laɪz/To weaken the confidence, morale, or spirit of someone or a group.
• demos

  nounC2
  /ˈdɛm.ɒs/The ordinary citizens of an ancient Greek state, considered as a political entity or community; also, a modern colloquial shortening of "demolition" or "demonstration" (as in a music recording).
• demoscene

  nounLow
  /ˈdɛməʊsiːn/A subculture of computer enthusiasts who create, share, and compete with demos—non-interactive audiovisual presentations that showcase programming, visual art, and musical skill.
• demosthenes

  nounLow
  /dɪˈmɒsθəniːz/A classical Athenian orator and statesman (384–322 BCE), renowned for his powerful public speaking and political influence.
• demote

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /dɪˈməʊt/To move someone to a lower rank, position, or grade, often as a form of punishment or due to unsatisfactory performance.
• demothball

  verb-transitivelow
  /ˌdiːˈmɒθbɔːl/To bring (a piece of equipment, a facility, etc.) back into active use or service after a period of disuse or storage.

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