Abstract Nouns Starting with DEF and Containing A

This list gathers 39 English abstract nouns starting with DEF and containing A, such as Defeat, Default, Defiance, Defamation, Deflation, Deforestation and Deformation. 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 DEFA4 words
default
defamation
defacement
defalcation
Starts with DEFE10 words
defeat
deferral
defecation
defeatism
defeater
defeasance
defeasibility
defeminization
defeasibleness
defensative
Starts with DEFI6 words
defiance
defibrillation
definability
defiantness
defibrination
defiliation
Starts with DEFL7 words
deflation
deflator
defloration
deflagration
deflocculation
deflagrability
deflectionization
Starts with DEFO5 words
deforestation
deformation
defoliation
deformability
deforciation
Starts with DEFR6 words
defrag
defragmentation
defrayal
defrayment
defraudment
defraudation
Starts with DEFU
1 words
defunctionalization

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