deter, v. [hinder], [prevent], [dissuade], [restrain].
deteriorate, v. [decline], [degenerate], [retrograde]; [corrupt], [vitiate], [debase], [degrade].
deterioration, n. [decline], [degeneration], [retrogression]; [vitiation], [corruption], [debasement].
detest, v. [loathe], [despise], abominate, [abhor], [hate], execrate.
detestable, a. [abominable], loathsome, execrable, [abhorrent].
detestation, n. [abomination], execration, [loathing], [abhorrence], [antipathy].
deuced, a. (Low) [devilish], [excessive], [extreme].
devastate, v. [desolate], [sack], despoil, [ravage], [plunder].
devastation, n. desolation, sacking, despoliation, [ravage], [havoc].
develop, v. [mature], evolve; [unfold], disentangle, [unravel]. Antonyms: atrophy, [blast], [blight].