delusion, n. [illusion], [deception], phantasm, [hallucination], [mockery], [ruse]. Antonyms: disillusionment, disenchantment, [reality], [actuality], [fact].

demand, n. [exaction], requisition, [requirement], [order], [request].

demeanor, n. [deportment], [carriage], [behavior], [bearing], [mien].

demerit, n. [fault], wrongdoing, misconduct, delinquency.

demolish, v. See destroy.

demon, n. [devil], [fiend], Mara. Associated words: demoniac, demonocracy, pandemonium, demonology, sabbat, demonophobia, polydemonism, demonism, exorcise, exorcism, exorcist.

demon worship. demonolatry.

demoralize, v. deprave, [debase], [corrupt], [vitiate].

demure, a. [sedate], [sober], [staid], decorous.

den, n. cavern, [cave], lair; [retreat], [haunt], squalid resort.