Abstract Nouns Starting with DE and Containing EF

This list gathers 82 English abstract nouns starting with DE and containing EF, such as Defense, Defeat, Definition, Deficit, Default, Defensive and Definite. Use the sorting controls below to organize entries by length, or consult our noun grammar guide to explore examples of abstract vs. concrete nouns.

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Starts with DEB
2 words
debrief
debriefing
Starts with DEF24 words
defense
defeat
definition
deficit
default
defensive
definite
defect
deficiency
defiance
defamation
deflation
deference
deformity
defrost
deflection
deforestation
defection
deformation
deferral
defensiveness
deferment
defecation
defacement
Starts with DER
1 words
dereference
Starts with DES
2 words
despitefulness
desirefulness
Starts with DEV
1 words
devicefulness

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