English Words Starting With D

• demagoguism

  nounC2
  /ˈdɛməɡɒɡɪzəm/The methods, principles, or practices of a demagogue; appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people in a manipulative way to gain power.
• demagogy

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈdɛməɡɒɡi/The practice of seeking political power by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.
• demand

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /dɪˈmɑːnd/To ask for something forcefully or claim as a right.
• demand bid

  nounRare to Medium (in specific domains)
  /dɪˈmɑːnd bɪd/A binding offer or proposition made in a competitive situation, typically in business or at an auction, that carries a high level of pressure or expectation for acceptance.
• demand bill

  nounC2
  /dɪˈmɑːnd bɪl/A negotiable instrument, such as a bill of exchange or promissory note, payable immediately upon presentation (on demand) to the drawee or maker, rather than on a specified future date.
• demand deposit

  nounC2
  /dɪˈmɑːnd dɪˈpɒzɪt/A bank deposit that can be withdrawn by the depositor at any time without prior notice or penalty.
• demand feeding

  nounC1
  /dɪˈmɑːnd ˌfiːdɪŋ/A method of feeding an infant or young animal whenever it shows signs of hunger, rather than on a fixed schedule.
• demand loan

  nounC1
  /dɪˈmɑːnd ləʊn/A loan that is repayable in full immediately upon the lender's request.
• demand management

  nounC1
  /dɪˈmɑːnd ˈmænɪdʒmənt/The process of controlling or influencing the level of demand for a product, service, or resource.
• demand note

  nounC2
  /dɪˈmɑːnd nəʊt/A promissory note that is payable immediately upon demand by the lender.
• demand-pull inflation

  nounC1/C2
  /dɪˈmɑːnd pʊl ɪnˈfleɪʃən/Inflation caused by aggregate demand exceeding aggregate supply, driving prices upward.
• demandant

  nounObsolete / Very Rare
  /dɪˈmɑːndənt/A plaintiff or claimant in a real action in old legal procedure (historical/legal).
• demantoid

  nounC2
  /dɪˈmantɔɪd/A rare, brilliant green variety of the mineral andradite garnet, prized as a gemstone.
• demarcate

  verbverb-transitiveC1/C2
  /ˈdiː.mɑː.keɪt/To set the boundaries or limits of something clearly and precisely.
• demarcation

  nounC1
  /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/the action of marking a boundary or limit, especially between different territories, ideas, or responsibilities.
• demarche

  nounC2
  /ˈdeɪ.mɑːʃ/A formal, diplomatic step or initiative, such as a representation or protest, initiated by one government towards another.
• demark

  verb-transitiveLow (C2+ vocabulary, rare in everyday speech)
  /diːˈmɑːk/to set or mark the limits or boundaries of something.
• demarket

  verbLow; primarily used in specialist business, marketing, and political contexts.
  /ˌdiːˈmɑːkɪt/To deliberately reduce the appeal or availability of a product, often as a strategic move to phase it out, reposition it, or manage demand.
• demarketing

  nounC1
  /ˌdiːˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ/Marketing strategies aimed at permanently or temporarily reducing the demand for a product or service, rather than increasing it.
• demassify

  verb-transitiveLow/Very low
  /ˌdiːˈmæs.ɪ.faɪ/To break something large and homogeneous into smaller, more diverse, or specialised parts, often in a social, media, or commercial context.

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