Index of English words, starting with "de"

(1) - Depredation (n.) The act of depredating, or the state of being depredated; the act of despoiling or making inroads; as, the sea often makes depredation on the land.

(1) - Depredator (n.) One who plunders or pillages; a spoiler; a robber.

(1) - Depredatory (a.) Tending or designed to depredate; characterized by depredation; plundering; as, a depredatory incursion.

(1) - Depress (a.) Having the middle lower than the border; concave.
(2) - Depress (v. t.) To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.
(3) - Depress (v. t.) To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate.
(4) - Depress (v. t.) To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc.
(5) - Depress (v. t.) To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed.
(6) - Depress (v. t.) To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride.
(7) - Depress (v. t.) To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes.

(1) - Depressant (n.) An agent or remedy which lowers the vital powers.