Abstract Nouns That Start with DE and End with CE

Explore 35 verified English abstract nouns starting with DE and ending with CE, including Device, Dependence, Defiance, Deterrence, Deliverance, Decadence and Deference. Sort these idea words for emotions, qualities, and intangible concepts by word length for essay writing, poetry, and expressive communication below, or explore examples of abstract vs. concrete nouns in our noun grammar guide.

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Starts with DEC
6 words
decadence
decoherence
decalescence
decrescence
decheance
decumbence
Starts with DEF
4 words
defiance
deference
defeasance
defervescence
Starts with DEG
1 words
degenerescence
Starts with DEH
1 words
dehiscence
Starts with DEL
5 words
deliverance
deliquescence
delice
delitescence
delicence
Starts with DEM
1 words
demitranslucence
Starts with DEO
1 words
deorsumvergence
Starts with DEP
1 words
dependence
Starts with DER
1 words
dereference
Starts with DES
7 words
desistance
despondence
descendence
desperance
desinence
desipience
desesperance
Starts with DET
3 words
deterrence
detumescence
detergence
Starts with DEU
1 words
deuce
Starts with DEV
3 words
device
deviance
devance

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