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disraeli
nounLow
/dɪzˈreɪ.li/Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881), a British statesman, novelist, and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1868, 1874–1880), leader of the Conservative Party and a central figure in 19th-century British politics.
disrate
verbverb-transitiveC2
/dɪsˈreɪt/To reduce someone's rank or rating, especially in a military or naval context.
disregard
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/to ignore or pay no attention to something, treating it as unimportant or not worthy of consideration.
disrelish
nounverbverb-transitiveC2
/dɪsˈrɛlɪʃ/A feeling of dislike or distaste towards something; a lack of relish for something.
disremember
verbverb-transitiveVery Low
/ˌdɪsrɪˈmɛmbə/To fail to remember; to forget.
disrepair
nounC1
/ˌdɪs.rɪˈpeər/The state of being broken down or in poor condition due to neglect.
disreputation
nounVery Low / Obsolete
/ˌdɪsˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n/The state of having a bad reputation; discredit; dishonour.
disrepute
nounC1
/ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/The state of being held in low public esteem; damage to one's reputation.
disrespect
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt/A lack of respect or courtesy; rudeness.
disrobe
verbverb-ambitransitiveC1
/dɪsˈrəʊb/to remove one's clothing, especially formal or ceremonial attire.
disroot
verb-transitiveVery Low
/dɪsˈruːt/To uproot, tear out by the roots.
disrupt
adjectiveverbverb-transitiveHigh
/dɪsˈrʌpt/To cause a significant interruption or disturbance in the normal process or progress of something.
disruption
nounHigh
/dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/A major interruption or disturbance that stops the normal progress or function of something.
disruptive discharge
nounLow (Specialist/Technical)
/dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv ˈdɪs.tʃɑːdʒ/A sudden, uncontrolled electrical breakdown through an insulating medium (e.g., air, oil, gas), creating a conductive path.
disrupture
nounVery Low / Archaic
/dɪsˈrʌp.tʃə/A violent, sudden, or disruptive breaking apart or rupture.
diss
verbC1
/dɪs/to speak disrespectfully to or about someone; to insult, show contempt.
dissatisfaction
nounB2
/ˌdɪs.sæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/A feeling of unhappiness or discontent because something is not as good as expected, or because expectations have not been met.
dissatisfy
verbverb-transitiveB2
/dɪ(s)ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪ/To fail to satisfy; to leave (someone) feeling disappointed or discontented.
dissave
verb-intransitiveC1
/dɪˈseɪv/To spend more money than one earns, typically by using up savings or borrowing.
disseat
verb-transitiveExtremely Rare / Archaic
/dɪsˈsiːt/To remove from a seat or position of power, especially a throne; to depose, dethrone.

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