Words Starting With DEST
93 words start with DEST. Scores range up to 28 points (DESTIGMATIZING), averaging 15.5 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.
The action of making something less stable.
To make or become unstable, often in a political context.
Past tense of DESTABILISE.
Agent noun of DESTABILISE.
Plural of DESTABILISER.
Third-person singular present tense of DESTABILISE.
Present participle of DESTABILISE.
The action of making something less stable.
To make or become unstable.
Past tense of DESTABILIZE.
Agent noun of DESTABILIZE.
Plural of DESTABILIZER.
Third-person singular present tense of DESTABILIZE.
Present participle of DESTABILIZE.
To remove a chemical stain from a specimen.
Past tense of DESTAIN.
Present participle of DESTAIN.
Third-person singular present tense of DESTAIN.
A paint used for walls or as a pigment binder.
Past tense of DESTEMPER.
Present participle of DESTEMPER.
Plural of DESTEMPER.
Remove the stigma associated with something.
Past tense of DESTIGMATIZE.
Third-person singular present tense of DESTIGMATIZE.
Present participle of DESTIGMATIZE.
To set a destination for or send to a place.
Past tense of DESTINATE.
Third-person singular present tense of DESTINATE.
Present participle of DESTINATE.
The place to which someone or something is going or sent.
Plural of DESTINATION.
To preordain or decide in advance.
Past tense of DESTINE.
Third-person singular present tense of DESTINE.
Plural of DESTINY.
Present participle of DESTINE.
The events that will inevitably happen to someone.
Lacking money or basic necessities.
Past tense of DESTITUTE.
The state of lacking basic necessities.
Plural of DESTITUTENESS.
Third-person singular present tense of DESTITUTE.
Present participle of DESTITUTE.
Extreme poverty lacking basic resources or support.
Plural of DESTITUTION.
To reduce the amount of goods held by a store.
Past tense of DESTOCK.
Present participle of DESTOCK.
Third-person singular present tense of DESTOCK.
To eliminate ability-based tracking in schools.
Past tense of DESTREAM.
Present participle of DESTREAM.
Third-person singular present tense of DESTREAMING.
Third-person singular present tense of DESTREAM.
To reduce stress, pressure, or emphasis.
Past tense of DESTRESS.
Third-person singular present tense of DESTRESS.
Present participle of DESTRESS.
A medieval knight's large warhorse.
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DESTIGMATIZING scores 28 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.