Dependent, contingent, conditional, relative mean having its existence or nature determined by something else.
Depend vs Hinge vs Hang vs Turn
Depend, hinge, hang, turn are comparable when they mean to rest or, especially, to be contingent upon something uncertain or variable or indeterminable.
Deny vs Gainsay vs Contradict vs Negative vs Traverse vs Impugn vs Contravene
Deny, gainsay, contradict, negative, traverse, impugn, contravene are comparable as meaning, when they refer to an act, to declare something untrue, untenable, or unworthy of consideration or, when they refer to a condition, to go counter to what is true or to the facts as they are.
Denote vs Connote
Denote, connote and their corresponding nouns denotation, connotation are complementary rather than synonymous.
Demur vs Scruple vs Balk vs Jib vs Shy vs Boggle vs Stick vs Stickle vs Strain
Demur, scruple, balk, jib, shy, boggle, stick, stickle, strain are comparable when they mean to hesitate or show reluctance because of difficulties in the way.
Demand vs Claim vs Require vs Exact
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.
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.