Demand, claim, require, exact are comparable not as close synonyms but as sharing the basic meaning to ask or call for something as due or as necessary or as strongly desired.
Category: Synonyms
Delusion vs Illusion vs Hallucination vs Mirage
Delusion, illusion, hallucination, mirage denote something which is believed to be or is accepted as being true or real but which is actually false or unreal.
Delightful vs Delicious vs Delectable vs Luscious
Delightful, delicious, delectable, luscious mean extremely pleasing or gratifying to the senses or to aesthetic taste.
Deliberate vs Considered vs Advised vs Premeditated vs Designed vs Studied
Deliberate, considered, advised, premeditated, designed, studied are comparable when applied to a person’s acts, words, or accomplishments with the meaning thought out in advance.
Delegate vs Deputy vs Representative
Delegate, deputy, representative designate a person who stands in place of another or others.
Delay vs Procrastinate vs Lag vs Loiter vs Dawdle
Delay, procrastinate, lag, loiter, dawdle mean to move or act slowly so that progress is hindered or work remains undone or unfinished.
Delay vs Retard vs Slow vs Slacken vs Detain
Delay, retard, slow, slacken, detain are not always close synonyms, but they carry the same basic meaning: to cause someone or something to be behind in his or its schedule or usual rate of movement or progress.
Degrade vs Demote vs Reduce vs Declass vs Disrate
Degrade, demote, reduce, declass, disrate mean to lower in station, rank, or grade.
Deform vs Distort vs Contort vs Warp
Deform, distort, contort, warp mean to mar or spoil a person’s or thing’s appearance, character, true nature, or development by or as if by twisting.
Definite vs Definitive
Definite, definitive are sometimes confused.
Deficient vs Defective
Deficient, defective mean showing lack of something necessary. The words are sometimes used interchangeably though they tend to diverge in their meanings.
Defer vs Postpone vs Intermit vs Suspend vs Stay
Defer, postpone, intermit, suspend, stay mean to cause a delay in an action, activity, or proceeding.