disagree verb To hold a different opinion from someone else, or to fail to match or be consistent with something. The two economists disagreed sharply about whether the new tax would help or hurt small businesses. + disappear verb To stop being visible or to cease to exist, often suddenly or without a clear explanation. The sun disappeared behind thick clouds just as we reached the top of the hill. + disadvantage noun An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chance of success or acceptance. Being new to the industry put her at a disadvantage during salary negotiations. + disapprove verb To have or express an unfavorable opinion about someone or something. Her parents disapprove of her decision to drop out of college. + disarm verb To take away someone's weapons, or to remove the cause of danger, hostility, or suspicion, often by being charming. Police managed to disarm the suspect without anyone getting hurt. + discard verb To get rid of something that is no longer wanted, needed, or useful. She discarded the old newspapers that had piled up in the garage. + discomfort noun A slight or moderate feeling of physical pain or mental unease. She felt some discomfort in her lower back after the long flight. + disconnect verb To break or undo the connection between two things, such as a device and a power source. Remember to disconnect the toaster before trying to remove the stuck bread. + discontinue verb To stop doing, producing, or providing something that was previously ongoing. The manufacturer decided to discontinue the older model of the phone. + discount noun A reduction made from the usual price of a product or service. Students receive a fifteen percent discount on museum tickets with valid identification. + discourage verb To cause someone to lose confidence, enthusiasm, or the will to continue with something. Repeated rejections nearly discouraged her from applying for any more jobs. + discover verb To find something or learn a fact that you did not know before. We discovered a tiny nest beneath the porch roof. + disgrace noun The loss of reputation or respect that results from dishonorable or shameful behavior. The corruption scandal brought disgrace upon the entire administration. + disguise noun A costume, alteration, or pretense used to hide one's true identity or appearance. The spy wore a disguise to slip past the checkpoint unnoticed. + dishonest adjective Not truthful or fair; inclined to lie, cheat, or deceive. The dishonest salesman hid the car's accident history from every potential buyer. + disinfect verb To clean a surface or object using a chemical substance that destroys harmful bacteria and germs. Nurses disinfect the equipment thoroughly between each patient visit. + dislike verb To have a feeling of distaste, disapproval, or aversion toward someone or something. He dislikes crowded places and avoids busy shopping malls whenever possible. + dismiss verb To officially remove someone from a job, or to decide that an idea or feeling is not worth considering. The manager dismissed two employees after the warehouse theft was discovered on camera. + disobey verb To refuse to follow a rule, order, or instruction given by someone with authority. Several students disobeyed the curfew and sneaked out of the dormitory after midnight. + disorder noun A state of confusion or lack of organization, or a disturbance affecting health or behavior. Papers were scattered across the desk in complete disorder after the storm blew through the office. + disown verb To refuse to accept someone, especially a family member, as belonging to you, often ending the relationship. Her parents threatened to disown her if she dropped out of medical school. + displace verb To force someone or something to move from its usual place or position, often replacing it. Rising floodwaters displaced thousands of families from their homes along the river. + display verb To put something in a visible place so that it can be seen by others. The bakery displayed its fresh pastries in the front window to attract passersby. + dispose verb To get rid of something, or to arrange people or things in a particular way or state of mind. Please dispose of the batteries at a recycling center instead of the trash. + disprove verb To show, using evidence or argument, that a claim, theory, or belief is false. New fossil evidence disproved the theory that the species had gone extinct centuries earlier. + disqualify verb To officially prevent someone from participating or winning because they broke a rule or lack a requirement. The runner was disqualified after officials confirmed she had stepped outside her lane. + disregard verb To pay no attention to something or treat it as unimportant, especially deliberately. The driver disregarded the warning signs and continued down the flooded road. + disrespect noun A lack of respect or courtesy shown toward someone, often through rude words or actions. Interrupting the speaker repeatedly showed real disrespect for her time. + dissatisfy verb To fail to meet someone's expectations or needs, leaving them unhappy or unfulfilled. The slow service and cold food dissatisfied nearly every customer at the new restaurant. + distrust noun A lack of trust or confidence in someone or something, often based on suspicion. Years of broken promises created deep distrust between the two neighboring countries. + disturb verb To interrupt someone's activity, rest, or peace, or to move something from its settled state. Please do not disturb the guests resting in rooms along this corridor. + disloyal adjective Not faithful to a person, group, or cause; failing to support those who trust or depend on you. Colleagues called him disloyal after he leaked the team's plans to a rival company. +