decoct | (verb) extract the essence of something by boiling it | - |
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(verb) steep in hot water | - |
(verb) be cooked until very little liquid is left | Synonyms: boil down, concentrate, reduce |
decode | (verb) convert code into ordinary language | Synonyms: decipher, decrypt |
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decoke | (verb) remove carbon from (an engine) | Synonyms: decarbonise, decarbonize, decarburise, decarburize |
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decollate | (verb) cut the head of | Synonyms: behead, decapitate |
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decolonise | (verb) grant independence to (a former colony) | Synonyms: decolonize |
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decolonize | (verb) grant independence to (a former colony) | Synonyms: decolonise |
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decolor | (verb) cause to become white or lighter in color | Synonyms: bleach, bleach out, decolorise, decolorize, decolour, decolourise, decolourize, discolorise, discolorize, discolourise |
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decolorise | (verb) cause to become white or lighter in color | Synonyms: bleach, bleach out, decolor, decolorize, decolour, decolourise, decolourize, discolorise, discolorize, discolourise |
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decolorize | (verb) cause to become white or lighter in color | Synonyms: bleach, bleach out, decolor, decolorise, decolour, decolourise, decolourize, discolorise, discolorize, discolourise |
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decolour | (verb) cause to become white or lighter in color | Synonyms: bleach, bleach out, decolor, decolorise, decolorize, decolourise, decolourize, discolorise, discolorize, discolourise |
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decolourise | (verb) cause to become white or lighter in color | Synonyms: bleach, bleach out, decolor, decolorise, decolorize, decolour, decolourize, discolorise, discolorize, discolourise |
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decolourize | (verb) cause to become white or lighter in color | Synonyms: bleach, bleach out, decolor, decolorise, decolorize, decolour, decolourise, discolorise, discolorize, discolourise |
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decommission | (verb) withdraw from active service | - |
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decompose | (verb) separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts | Synonyms: break down, break up |
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(verb) break down | Synonyms: molder, moulder, rot |
(verb) lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current | Synonyms: decay, disintegrate |
decompress | (verb) become less tense, rest, or take one's ease | Synonyms: loosen up, relax, slow down, unbend, unwind |
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(verb) decrease the pressure of | Synonyms: depressurise, depressurize |
(verb) restore to its uncompressed form | Synonyms: uncompress |
deconcentrate | (verb) make less central | Synonyms: decentralise, decentralize |
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deconsecrate | (verb) remove the consecration from a person or an object | Synonyms: desecrate, unhallow |
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deconstruct | (verb) interpret (a text or an artwork) by the method of deconstructing | - |
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decontaminate | (verb) rid of contamination | - |
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decontrol | (verb) relax or remove controls of | - |
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decorate | (verb) provide with decoration | Synonyms: dress |
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(verb) make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. | Synonyms: adorn, beautify, embellish, grace, ornament |
(verb) award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to | - |
(verb) be beautiful to look at | Synonyms: adorn, beautify, deck, embellish, grace |
decorticate | (verb) remove the cortex of (an organ) | - |
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(verb) remove the outer layer of | - |
decouple | (verb) reduce or eliminate the coupling of (one circuit or part to another) | - |
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(verb) eliminate airborne shock waves from (an explosive) | - |
(verb) regard as unconnected | Synonyms: dissociate |
(verb) disconnect or separate | Synonyms: uncouple |
decoy | (verb) lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy | - |
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