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D — Dislocation to Disreputable (Part 6 of 11)

Dispersion, n. Scattering.

Dispirit, v. a. Dishearten, depress, deject, discourage.

Dispirited, a. Dejected, disheartened, depressed, discouraged, down-hearted, downcast, despondent, cast down, crestfallen, chapfallen, down in the mouth.

Displace, v. a.

    1. Move, dislocate, put out of place, change the place of.
    2. Remove, dislodge, take out or away.
    3. Depose, oust, dismiss, discharge, cashier, remove, eject from office.

Display, v. a.

    1. Expand, unfold, extend, open, spread.
    2. Exhibit, show, bring into view, hold up to view, make manifest.
    3. Parade, show off.

Display, n.

    1. Exhibition, manifestation, show.
    2. Parade, pomp, pageant, ostentation, flourish.

Displease, v. a.

    1. Offend, dissatisfy, disgust, disoblige, give offence to.
    2. Provoke, irritate, vex, chagrin, affront, pique, chafe, fret, anger, nettle, make angry.

Displeasure, n.

    1. Dissatisfaction, dislike, distaste, disapprobation, disapproval.
    2. Anger, indignation, vexation, resentment, wrath.
    3. Offence, injury.