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disorder of sex development
nounLow
/dɪsˈɔːdə əv sɛks dɪˈvɛləpmənt/A medical term for conditions where an individual's reproductive or sexual anatomy does not develop in the typical way.
disorderly conduct
nounMedium
/dɪsˈɔːdəli ˈkɒndʌkt/A legal term for public behavior that is disruptive, unruly, or offensive, often constituting a minor criminal offense.
disorderly house
nounC2
/dɪsˈɔːdəli ˌhaʊs/A house, building, or establishment where illegal or immoral activities are habitually carried on.
disorderly person
nounLow
/dɪsˈɔːdəli ˈpɜːs(ə)n/A person whose unruly, disruptive, or offensive behavior in public violates legal statutes for maintaining order.
disorganization
nounB2
/dɪsˌɔː.ɡə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/A lack of proper order, structure, or planning; a state of being untidy or confused.
disorganize
verbverb-transitiveC1
/dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪz/To destroy or disturb the systematic arrangement or functioning of something.
disorient
verb-transitiveB2
/dɪsˈɔː.ri.ent/To cause (someone) to lose their sense of direction; to make confused about one's surroundings or situation.
disorientate
verbverb-transitiveC1
/dɪsˈɔːriənteɪt/To cause someone to lose their sense of direction, place, or purpose.
disown
verbverb-transitiveC1
/dɪsˈəʊn/To refuse to acknowledge or accept any connection or relationship with someone or something; to deny responsibility for or association with.
disparage
verbverb-transitiveC1
/dɪˈspær.ɪdʒ/To speak about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval or lack of respect; to belittle.
disparagement
nounC1
/dɪˈspær.ɪdʒ.mənt/The act of speaking about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval and lack of respect; belittling criticism.
disparate
adjectivenounC1
/ˈdɪsp(ə)rət/Fundamentally different in kind; not allowing comparison.
disparity
nounC1
/dɪˈspær.ə.ti/A significant difference or inequality between things or people, often in level, quantity, or quality.
disparlure
nounVery Low (technical/scientific term)
/dɪˈspɑː.ljʊə(r)/A synthetic pheromone used to disrupt mating in certain moth species, particularly the gypsy moth.
dispart
verb-ambitransitiveRare/Obsolete
/dɪsˈpɑːt/To separate or divide into parts.
dispassion
nounC2
/dɪsˈpæʃ(ə)n/The quality of not being influenced by strong emotion; calmness, objectivity, or impartiality.
dispatch
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/dɪˈspætʃ/To send something or someone somewhere for a specific purpose, or to deal with a task quickly and efficiently.
dispatch boat
nounLow (C2)
/dɪˈspætʃ bəʊt/A small, fast vessel used historically to carry urgent messages, official documents, or military dispatches between ships, fleets, or coastal stations.
dispatch box
nounC1
/dɪˈspætʃ bɒks/A container, typically a wooden box with a hinged lid, used for carrying official documents and government papers.
dispatch case
nounC1
/dɪˈspætʃ ˌkeɪs/A flat, rigid briefcase or portfolio, typically used for carrying documents, papers, or a laptop.

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