deformed, a. [misshapen], disfigured, [crippled].
deformity, n. malformation, [disfigurement], unshapeliness [distortion]. Associated words: orthopedy, orthopraxy, orthopedic, orthopedist.
defraud, v. See cheat.
deft, a. [dexterous], adroit, [expert], [skillful], [apt], [clever].
defy, v. [challenge], [dare]; [spurn], [flout], [scorn].
degeneracy, n. [decline], [degeneration], [retrogression], [deterioration].
degenerate, v. [deteriorate], [retrograde], [decline].
degeneration, n. [deterioration], [decline], retrogradation, [degeneracy], [vitiation].
degradation, n. [abasement], [debasement], [disgrace], [humiliation].
degrade, v. [abase], [debase], [disgrace], [pervert], [humiliate], [dishonor].