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dissuade - To advise against a specific decision or behavior, and discourage someone from taking a particular action.

She couldn't take the stress of her work, but her friends tried to dissuade her from quitting her job without a backup plan.

verb

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divert - To change the direction or course of something.

The police diverted traffic due to the accident, and it took an extra hour to get home.

adjective

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dim - A state or quality of being faintly lit or poorly illuminated.

The campsite was quiet and dim, lit only by the moonlight

verb

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disperse - To scatter or spread over a wide area.

The wind began to disperse the smoke from the fire.

noun

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dip - A brief lowering or decline, often in reference to a surface or position

After a long hike, they took a refreshing dip in the lake

verb

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deter - To prevent (or aim to prevent) the occurrence of something through fear of consequences.

A barking dog can deter burglars from breaking into a home.

verb

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dovetail - To fit or work together smoothly and perfectly.

The two departments tried to dovetail their efforts in order to finish the job on time.

verb

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dispel - To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear.

The sunshine helped dispel the morning fog.

verb

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dip - To lower something briefly into a liquid, typically for a short time.

She dipped the brush into the paint before starting her artwork.

noun

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diversion - Something that distracts attention from something else, sometimes done for fun or relaxation.

Reading or listening to music is a great diversion when you're feeling stressed.

noun

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discrepancy - A difference between two things that are expected to be the same.

Her story had a major discrepancy that made the police suspicious.

verb

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divulge - To reveal something secret or private, to make known information that was previously hidden.

The company wouldn't divulge any details about the new product, and it would be top secret until it came out.

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