6-letter words starting with DEF
Embark on a linguistic journey with words that begin with the letter DEF. This section showcases how DEF at the start shapes the identity and sound of various words. From commonly used terms to rare finds, explore the diverse range of words that start with DEF, enriching your vocabulary and appreciation for language.
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| defend | 11 | argue or speak in defense of | - |
| defeat | 10 | an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest | it was a narrow defeat |
| define | 10 | show the form or outline of | The tree was clearly defined by the light |
| defect | 12 | desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army | - |
| defuse | 10 | remove the triggering device from | - |
| defile | 10 | make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically | - |
| defame | 12 | charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | The journalists have defamed me! |
| deform | 12 | twist and press out of shape | - |
| deface | 12 | mar or spoil the appearance of | scars defaced her cheeks |
| deftly | 13 | with dexterity; in a dexterous manner | - |
| defray | 13 | bear the expenses of | - |
| defoam | 12 | - | - |
| defuze | 19 | - | - |
| defund | 11 | - | - |
| defuel | 10 | - | - |
| defter | 10 | - | - |
| defrag | 11 | - | - |
| defoul | 10 | - | - |
| defogs | 11 | - | - |
| defats | 10 | - | - |
| deflex | 17 | - | - |
| deflea | 10 | - | - |
| defang | 11 | remove the fangs from | defang the poisonous snake |
| defast | 10 | - | - |
| defies | 10 | - | - |
| defier | 10 | - | - |
| defied | 11 | - | - |
| deffly | 16 | - | - |
| deffer | 13 | - | - |
| defers | 10 | - | - |
