Disfranchise is preferred in American usage.
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.
Difference between Discriminate and Distinguish
Discriminate means to perceive differences and use that perception to make a judgment. The players could not discriminate between a good golf hole and a bad one. Distinguish means to recognize qualities or features of a thing that make it different from others. The groundskeeper could easily distinguish bent grass and Kentucky blue grass.
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.
Difference between Discrepancy and Disparity
Discrepancy is a difference between facts or claims. The appraised value and the asking price show a discrepancy. Disparity means inequality or incongruity. We found a big disparity between their ideals and their actions.
Difference between Discreet and Discrete
Discreet means to be careful about what one does or says. If you ask for a raise, be discreet; I don’t want Jim to know. Discrete means separate or distinct. The conversion process consists of five discrete steps.
Defend vs Protect vs Shield vs Guard vs Safeguard
Defend, protect, shield, guard, safeguard mean to keep secure from danger or against attack.
Discovered Missing
This is a contradiction. Just say missing.
Defection vs Desertion vs Apostasy
Defection, desertion, apostasy mean an abandonment that involves the breaking of a moral or legal bond or tie and that is highly culpable from the point of view of the person, cause, or party abandoned.
Deface vs Disfigure
Deface, disfigure mean to mar the appearance of a thing.
Difference between Discover and Invent
Discover means to find something already in existence, but unknown. While on the expedition, Pete discovered a few new species. Invent means to create something new. Edison invented many useful devices for society.
Deep vs Profound vs Abysmal
Deep and profound denote extended either downward from a surface or, less often, backward or inward from a front or outer part.