--- title: D — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 33 description: The 1197 words of the English dictionary under D, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/33/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / D # D — The English dictionary · page 33 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* To turn off a feature or machine so it does not work, for example in an app or a phone.[↗](../../disable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To stop something or someone from working properly, often by damaging it.[↗](../../disable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To cause someone to have a disability, through injury or illness.[↗](../../disable/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Ask an adult to disable in-app purchases on the tablet.[↗](../../disable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The engineer disabled the alarm while he fixed it.[↗](../../disable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · You can disable the sound in the game settings.[↗](../../disable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The storm disabled the power lines.[↗](../../disable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A bad fall disabled him for many months.[↗](../../disable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The thief tried to disable the camera.[↗](../../disable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Please do not disable the safety lock.[↗](../../disable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **disabled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A disabled person has a physical or mental condition that makes some things harder to do, like walking, seeing or hearing.[↗](../../disabled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Disabled can describe things made for disabled people: a disabled toilet, a disabled parking space.[↗](../../disabled/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To disable a machine or feature means to turn it off or stop it working.[↗](../../disabled/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My cousin is disabled and uses a wheelchair.[↗](../../disabled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The new library has disabled access with ramps.[↗](../../disabled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't park in a disabled space unless you have a badge.[↗](../../disabled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Paralympics are for disabled athletes.[↗](../../disabled/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Disable location settings on apps you don't need.[↗](../../disabled/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The bug disabled the computer.[↗](../../disabled/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Many disabled people work, play sport and travel.[↗](../../disabled/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · There is a disabled toilet on the ground floor.[↗](../../disabled/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Even Timothy, the jointed wooden lion, who was made by the disabled soldiers, and should have had broader views, put on airs and pretended he was connected with Government.[↗](../../disabled/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **disadvantage** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A disadvantage is something that makes things harder or less good.[↗](../../disadvantage/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To be at a disadvantage is to have less chance than others.[↗](../../disadvantage/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To disadvantage someone is to put them in a worse position.[↗](../../disadvantage/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* One disadvantage of a dog is the cost.[↗](../../disadvantage/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Being short is a disadvantage in basketball.[↗](../../disadvantage/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We were at a disadvantage without our goalie.[↗](../../disadvantage/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · List the advantages and disadvantages.[↗](../../disadvantage/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some families are disadvantaged by poverty.[↗](../../disadvantage/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Playing away from home can be a disadvantage.[↗](../../disadvantage/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I chatter and chatter, but it must come out, what's sticking in my throat, to the disadvantage of my own family.[↗](../../disadvantage/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **disadvantaged** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Disadvantaged means having fewer chances than other people because of being poor, ill, or having a hard home life.[↗](../../disadvantaged/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) The disadvantaged means people who are disadvantaged, as a group.[↗](../../disadvantaged/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The charity gives free books to disadvantaged children.[↗](../../disadvantaged/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He came from a disadvantaged background but became a doctor.[↗](../../disadvantaged/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The club helps disadvantaged families go on holiday.[↗](../../disadvantaged/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The government gives money to the disadvantaged.[↗](../../disadvantaged/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some disadvantaged pupils get free school meals.[↗](../../disadvantaged/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Being left out of the game made her feel disadvantaged.[↗](../../disadvantaged/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **disadvantageous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Causing a disadvantage; not helpful; putting someone in a worse position: «a disadvantageous deal».[↗](../../disadvantageous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Starting the race at the back was disadvantageous.[↗](../../disadvantageous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The swap was disadvantageous to me: I gave three cards for one.[↗](../../disadvantageous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Living far from school can be disadvantageous for sport clubs.[↗](../../disadvantageous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The wind was disadvantageous for the team playing towards the river.[↗](../../disadvantageous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The rules were disadvantageous for smaller schools.[↗](../../disadvantageous/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It is disadvantageous to skip breakfast before a test.[↗](../../disadvantageous/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **disagree** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To have a different opinion from someone else.[↗](../../disagree/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To not match.[↗](../../disagree/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "The two answers disagree."[↗](../../disagree/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Food that "disagrees with you" makes you feel sick.[↗](../../disagree/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I disagree with you about the film.[↗](../../disagree/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We disagreed about which game to play.[↗](../../disagree/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It's OK to disagree politely.[↗](../../disagree/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our answers disagree, so let's check.[↗](../../disagree/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Spicy food disagrees with me.[↗](../../disagree/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's agree to disagree.[↗](../../disagree/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "It suits my taste, however," answered Pluto, who was apt to be sullen when anybody disagreed with him.[↗](../../disagree/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **disagreeable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unpleasant, not nice to experience, as in «a disagreeable smell».[↗](../../disagreeable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unfriendly, bad-tempered and hard to get on with, as in «a disagreeable old man».[↗](../../disagreeable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cheese had a disagreeable smell.[↗](../../disagreeable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mary was a disagreeable child who scowled at everyone.[↗](../../disagreeable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It was a disagreeable job to clean out the drains.[↗](../../disagreeable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The weather turned cold and disagreeable.[↗](../../disagreeable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He was disagreeably rude to the waiter.[↗](../../disagreeable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Being tired can make anyone a bit disagreeable.[↗](../../disagreeable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · It is so disagreeable to be hurried.[↗](../../disagreeable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **disagreement** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A disagreement is when people have different opinions about something.[↗](../../disagreement/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A disagreement is a small argument or quarrel.[↗](../../disagreement/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Disagreement means not matching: disagreement between two answers.[↗](../../disagreement/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We had a disagreement about whose turn it was.[↗](../../disagreement/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It's OK to have a disagreement if you stay polite.[↗](../../disagreement/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher helped us settle the disagreement.[↗](../../disagreement/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · There was disagreement over which game to play.[↗](../../disagreement/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists use evidence to sort out disagreements.[↗](../../disagreement/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My answer and the calculator's were in disagreement, so I checked again.[↗](../../disagreement/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Hence, when a reconciliation took place between friends who had quarrelled, Ate was blamed as the original cause of disagreement.[↗](../../disagreement/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **disallow** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To officially refuse to accept something, especially a goal, point or claim, because it broke a rule.[↗](../../disallow/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To not permit something.[↗](../../disallow/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The referee disallowed the goal for offside.[↗](../../disallow/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Phones are disallowed during the exam.[↗](../../disallow/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge disallowed the late entry.[↗](../../disallow/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our answer was disallowed because we used a calculator.[↗](../../disallow/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The app disallows chat for children under 13.[↗](../../disallow/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fans groaned when the try was disallowed.[↗](../../disallow/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · and her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and disallowed her not, then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she bound her soul shall stand.[↗](../../disallow/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.30.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disallow/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But if her father disallow her in the day that he heareth, none of her vows, or of her bonds wherewith she hath bound her soul, shall stand; and the LORD will forgive her, because her father disallowed her.[↗](../../disallow/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.30.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disallow/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **disappear** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To disappear means to go out of sight so that you can no longer be seen.[↗](../../disappear/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To disappear means to stop existing or to be lost: the dinosaurs disappeared long ago.[↗](../../disappear/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* If something disappears, it may have been taken or lost and cannot be found.[↗](../../disappear/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sun disappeared behind a cloud.[↗](../../disappear/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My pencil has disappeared again\![↗](../../disappear/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rabbit disappeared down a hole.[↗](../../disappear/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Sugar seems to disappear when you stir it into tea, but it's still there.[↗](../../disappear/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The puddles disappeared after the sun came out.[↗](../../disappear/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Many kinds of animals are disappearing because their homes are destroyed.[↗](../../disappear/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The magician made the coin disappear.[↗](../../disappear/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · If your little brother disappears in a shop, tell a member of staff.[↗](../../disappear/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Then they finished dressing and disappeared.[↗](../../disappear/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **disappearance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A disappearance is when someone or something goes out of sight or cannot be found any more.[↗](../../disappearance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The disappearance of something, such as a species or a habit, is when it stops existing.[↗](../../disappearance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The disappearance of my homework is a mystery.[↗](../../disappearance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Police are looking into the disappearance of a boat.[↗](../../disappearance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The sudden disappearance of the magician amazed us.[↗](../../disappearance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists worry about the disappearance of bees.[↗](../../disappearance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The disappearance of the dinosaurs happened about 66 million years ago.[↗](../../disappearance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · After the disappearance of the sun, it got cold.[↗](../../disappearance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Nobody noticed the cake's disappearance until teatime.[↗](../../disappearance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · "Infinity is not the aflSrmation ol space but its disappearance" (H. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../disappearance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **disappoint** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To make someone sad because something was not as good as they hoped, or did not happen.[↗](../../disappoint/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To let someone down by not doing what they expected.[↗](../../disappoint/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The film disappointed me — the book was better.[↗](../../disappoint/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I don't want to disappoint my team.[↗](../../disappoint/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We were disappointed when the trip was cancelled.[↗](../../disappoint/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The weather was disappointing.[↗](../../disappoint/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Alice was disappointed to find the little door locked again.[↗](../../disappoint/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Sorry to disappoint you, but there's no cake left.[↗](../../disappoint/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · His test score didn't disappoint his mum.[↗](../../disappoint/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad disappointed his friends again and again.[↗](../../disappoint/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **disappointed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Sad because something you hoped for did not happen, or was not as good as you expected.[↗](../../disappointed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb form) Made someone feel this way: «the film disappointed me».[↗](../../disappointed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I was disappointed when the trip was cancelled.[↗](../../disappointed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She felt disappointed that she didn't win.[↗](../../disappointed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum was disappointed in me for lying.[↗](../../disappointed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We were disappointed with the rainy weather at the beach.[↗](../../disappointed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It's okay to feel disappointed; try again next time.[↗](../../disappointed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The ending of the book disappointed me.[↗](../../disappointed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He looked disappointed when the shop was out of ice cream.[↗](../../disappointed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have caused the tillers thereof to be disappointed — (Writings JOB.31.39, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disappointed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Now when she saw that she was disappointed, and her hope was lost, then she took another of her whelps, and made him a young lion.[↗](../../disappointed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.19.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disappointed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **disappointing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Disappointing means not as good as you hoped or expected, so it makes you feel let down.[↗](../../disappointing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* As a verb form, disappointing means letting someone down.[↗](../../disappointing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The match ended in a disappointing draw.[↗](../../disappointing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The weather was disappointing, so we stayed indoors.[↗](../../disappointing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It is disappointing that the trip was cancelled.[↗](../../disappointing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The film was a bit disappointing after all the adverts.[↗](../../disappointing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her test score was disappointing, but she will try again.[↗](../../disappointing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I hate disappointing my parents.[↗](../../disappointing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘Ah!’ cried the Princess, ‘I am well punished for disappointing the King and Queen, and running away with this Ambassador about whom I knew nothing.’[↗](../../disappointing/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **disappointment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Disappointment is the sad feeling you get when something you hoped for does not happen or is not as good as you expected.[↗](../../disappointment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A disappointment is a thing or event that is not as good as hoped.[↗](../../disappointment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* To our disappointment, the trip was cancelled.[↗](../../disappointment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The film was a big disappointment.[↗](../../disappointment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She tried to hide her disappointment when she lost.[↗](../../disappointment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He felt disappointment but kept practising.[↗](../../disappointment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The rainy holiday was a disappointment.[↗](../../disappointment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Disappointment is part of life, and it passes.[↗](../../disappointment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Much to my disappointment, the shop had sold out.[↗](../../disappointment/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · We shared his disappointment after the final.[↗](../../disappointment/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The crow, furious at his disappointment, flew angrily away.[↗](../../disappointment/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **disapproval** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The feeling that something or someone is bad, wrong or not acceptable.[↗](../../disapproval/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Showing this feeling by a look, a word or a sound.[↗](../../disapproval/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mrs Patel shook her head in disapproval.[↗](../../disapproval/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma tutted in disapproval when I put my feet on the table.[↗](../../disapproval/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a murmur of disapproval from the crowd.[↗](../../disapproval/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach's face showed his disapproval.[↗](../../disapproval/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The plan met with disapproval from the parents.[↗](../../disapproval/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She gave the noisy boys a look of disapproval.[↗](../../disapproval/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat stared at the wet dog with clear disapproval.[↗](../../disapproval/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · In the morning as they sat at breakfast four clerics were announced, and when they entered the king looked on them with stern disapproval.[↗](../../disapproval/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **disapprove** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To think that something or someone is bad or wrong.[↗](../../disapprove/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To refuse to agree to a plan or request officially (less common; usually «reject»).[↗](../../disapprove/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My dad disapproves of eating in front of the telly.[↗](../../disapprove/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Many people disapprove of littering.[↗](../../disapprove/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She gave me a disapproving look.[↗](../../disapprove/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The head teacher disapproved of the new haircut rule.[↗](../../disapprove/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Do you approve or disapprove of school uniform?[↗](../../disapprove/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The council disapproved the plans for the car park.[↗](../../disapprove/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Our dog disapproves of baths.[↗](../../disapprove/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Sometimes the fair Persian consented to appear at these festivities, but she disapproved of this lavish expenditure, and did not scruple to warn Noureddin of the probable consequences.[↗](../../disapprove/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **disarm** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To disarm someone is to take away their weapon so they cannot fight.[↗](../../disarm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To disarm someone is to make them stop being angry or unfriendly, so they feel safe.[↗](../../disarm/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The soldier disarmed the robber and took his knife.[↗](../../disarm/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her smile disarmed the grumpy old dog.[↗](../../disarm/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Ask the guard to disarm before he enters the castle.[↗](../../disarm/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A little kindness can disarm a bully.[↗](../../disarm/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **disaster** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A disaster is a terrible event that causes a lot of damage, suffering or death, like an earthquake, flood or big crash.[↗](../../disaster/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A disaster is something that goes very badly or fails completely.[↗](../../disaster/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The flood was a natural disaster for the whole town.[↗](../../disaster/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our first try at the cake was a disaster.[↗](../../disaster/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The trip ended in disaster when the bus broke down.[↗](../../disaster/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · People gave money to help the disaster victims.[↗](../../disaster/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Know your family's plan in case of a disaster.[↗](../../disaster/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The play was nearly a disaster, but we saved it.[↗](../../disaster/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists study earthquakes to prevent disasters.[↗](../../disaster/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · False confidence often leads to disaster.[↗](../../disaster/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Is it not calamity to the unrighteous, and disaster to the workers of iniquity?[↗](../../disaster/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.31.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disaster/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **disastrous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Very bad, causing great harm, loss or ruin, as a flood or a fire does.[↗](../../disastrous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The flood was disastrous for the village.[↗](../../disastrous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The party was a disastrous mess after the cake fell.[↗](../../disastrous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A disastrous storm blew down all the trees.[↗](../../disastrous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **disbelief** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The feeling of not believing that something is true or real, often because it is surprising or shocking.[↗](../../disbelief/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Lack of belief, for example in God.[↗](../../disbelief/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She stared in disbelief at her test score.[↗](../../disbelief/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He shook his head in disbelief.[↗](../../disbelief/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The crowd gasped in disbelief.[↗](../../disbelief/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · To enjoy fantasy books, you suspend disbelief.[↗](../../disbelief/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There was disbelief when the old tree fell.[↗](../../disbelief/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Thomas showed disbelief until he saw Jesus, the Bible says.[↗](../../disbelief/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) … [32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/32/) **33** [34](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/34/) … [62](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/62/) - ← previous: [page 32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/32/) - next →: [page 34](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/34/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)