Synonyms: dashing, rakish
Antonyms: disheveled, shabby
Antonyms: disheveled, shabby
Example Sentence:
Johnny, despite being poor got his clothes duly cleaned so he would look dapper at his work.
2. DEBILITATE (VERB): to weaken
Synonyms: incapacitate, devitalize Antonyms: strengthen, enable
Example Sentence:
The effects of hypertension can work to debilitate your health if you do not monitor your salt intake.
3. DEFIANT (ADJECTIVE): disregardful
Synonyms: disobedient, audacious Antonym: acquiescent, obedient
Example Sentence:
The defiant kid teased everyone when asked to leave the diner at the closing hours.
4. DEPLORE (VERB): to express displeasure
Synonyms: denounce, abhor Antonyms: commend, approve
Example Sentence:
Jenna is an animal activist and highly deplores the cruel practices used to obtain animal products.
5. DERANGE (VERB): make insane or to cause disorder
Synonyms: perplex, befuddle Antonyms: compose, balance
Example Sentence:
The new security software would automatically derange if any hacker manages to enter the system.
6. DESCRY (VERB): discover
Synonyms: determine, discern Antonym: neglect, overlook
Example Sentence:
Even though Ethan was looking after the store, he could not descry the shoplifter stealing the packet.
7. DETRACT (VERB): to cause something to appear less attractive
Synonyms: depreciate, cheapen Antonyms: compliment, exaggerate
Example Sentence:
Henry always thought that his glasses detract his appearance.
8. DOCILE (ADJECTIVE): easily led or managed
Synonyms: compliant, submissive Antonyms: headstrong, stubborn
Example Sentence:
Jane likes to be in control so she is looking for a docile pet.
9. DOGGED (ADJECTIVE): persistent
Synonyms: indefatigable, relentless Antonyms: irresolute, surrendering
Example sentence:
Despite lagging behind by miles, Harold’s dogged determination won’t let him quit the race.
10. DWINDLE (VERB): to decrease
Synonyms: decline, diminish Antonyms: enhance, ascend
Example Sentence:
As the evening wore on, the high spirits of the teenagers began to dwindle and they moved to the dining area for a meal.
