Abstract Nouns That Start with DEF

Browse 76 English abstract nouns starting with the prefix DEF, including Defense, Defeat, Definition, Deficit, Default, Defensive and Definite. Sort these idea words for emotions, qualities, and intangible concepts by letter count for essay writing, poetry, and expressive communication, or consult our noun grammar guide.

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Starts with DEFA
4 words
default
defamation
defacement
defalcation
Starts with DEFE
24 words
defense
defeat
defensive
defect
deference
defection
deferral
defensiveness
deferment
defecation
defeatism
defenselessness
defensibility
defectiveness
defeater
defeasance
deferent
defeasibility
defervescence
defectibility
defensibleness
defeminization
defeasibleness
defensative
Starts with DEFI
18 words
definition
deficit
definite
deficiency
defiance
defilement
definiteness
defibrillation
definitiveness
definability
defiantness
definitude
definiendum
definiens
defibrination
deficientness
definement
defiliation
Starts with DEFL
10 words
deflation
deflection
deflator
defloration
deflagration
deflocculation
deflux
deflagrability
deflexure
deflectionization
Starts with DEFO
9 words
deformity
deforestation
deformation
defoliation
defocus
deformability
deformedness
deforcement
deforciation
Starts with DEFR
7 words
defrost
defrag
defragmentation
defrayal
defrayment
defraudment
defraudation
Starts with DEFT
1 words
deftness
Starts with DEFU
3 words
defunctionalization
defunctness
defunction

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