Dead, defunct, deceased, departed, late, lifeless, inanimate all mean devoid of life.
Desert vs Dessert
Desert, as a noun, is an arid place with little vegetation or something deserved or merited, especially a punishment.
Daze vs Stun vs Bemuse vs Stupefy vs Benumb vs Paralyze vs Petrify
Daze, stun, bemuse, stupefy, benumb, paralyze, petrify all mean to dull or deaden the powers of the mind through some disturbing experience or influence.
Difference between Be on the side of the angels and Join the angels
be on the side of the angels—be on the side that is morally right: His motivation to stop whaling is on the side of the angels and I share it. join the angels—(euph.) die: They were all children once. One day, sooner or later they will all join the angels beyond the garden of death.
Difference between Descension and Dissension
Descension means to descend, fall, or sink. The team’s sudden descension in the rankings surprised many. Dissension means disagreement or a difference of opinion. Dissension exists over where the new town hall should be built.
Dark vs Dim vs Dusky vs Obscure vs Murky vs Gloomy
Dark, dim, dusky, obscure, murky, gloomy mean partly or wholly destitute of light.
Difference between Be on the sick and Be sick
be on the sick —(coll.) be on sick list; receive sickness benefit: Dad used to be on the sick for a long time and couldn’t work. be sick— 1. be unwell; be affected by illness: When she was sick he wanted her to get the best doctor. 2. (have an inclination to) vomit: “Ouch!” said […]
Difference between Deprecate and Depreciate
Deprecate means to disapprove of or belittle something. Tom deprecated his contributions to the company’s success. Depreciate means to lower the value or worth of something. Years of city driving drastically depreciated my car’s value.
Dangerous vs Hazardous vs Precarious vs Perilous vs Risky
Dangerous, hazardous, precarious, perilous, risky all mean attended by or involving the possibility of loss, evil, injury, harm; however, they are frequently not freely interchangeable in usage.
Danger vs Peril vs Jeopardy vs Hazard vs Risk
Danger, peril, jeopardy, hazard, risk mean either the state or fact of being threatened with loss of life or property or with serious injury to one’s health or moral integrity or the cause or source of such a threat.
Daily vs Diurnal vs Quotidian vs Circadian
Daily, diurnal, quotidian, circadian mean of each or every day.
Cynical vs Misanthropic vs Pessimistic vs Misogynie
Cynical, misanthropic, pessimistic, misogynie are comparable when meaning deeply and often contemptuously distrustful.