dedicate, v. [consecrate].

dedication, n. consecration. Associated words: [dedicate], dedicator, dedicatorial, dedicatory, dedicatee.

deduct, v. subtract, [rebate].

deduction, n. subtraction, [discount]; [inference], [conclusion], corollary, illation.

deed, n. [exploit], [act], [feat], perpetration, [performance], [stunt].

deed, n. Associated words: defeasance, feoffment, muniment.

deep, a. [profound], [intricate], inexplicable, [unfathomable], [incomprehensible], [recondite], [abstruse]; abysmal; [sagacious], [cunning], astute, [shrewd]; [dark], [intense]; [grave], [grum], full-toned, guttural. Antonyms: superficial, [shallow].

deepen, v. [intensify].

deer, n. Cervidæ; fallow [deer], red [deer], mule [deer], reindeer; buck (fawn, brocket, pricket, sorel, [sore], spitter); ([female]) doe, [roe]; (male red deer) [stag], hart; [hind], roe (female red deer); havier (castrated); halfer; antelope hummel; staggard. Associated words: venison, fumet, umbles, cervine, deerstalking, capreoline.

deerhound, n. staghound.