Index of English words, starting with "de"

(1) - Deter (v. t.) To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences, or difficulty, risk, etc.

(1) - Deterge (v. t.) To cleanse; to purge away, as foul or offending matter from the body, or from an ulcer.

(1) - Detergency (n.) A cleansing quality or power.

(1) - Detergent (n.) A substance which cleanses the skin, as water or soap; a medicine to cleanse wounds, ulcers, etc.
(2) - Detergent (a.) Cleansing; purging.