defer
verbTo postpone something, or to yield to another person's judgment or priority.
Yield to another's judgment
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adjectiveClearly stated, precisely determined, or free from uncertainty.
Clearly determined
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definitive
adjectiveConclusive or authoritative enough to settle a question.
delineate
verbTo describe, outline, or mark something precisely.
Describe or mark precisely
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depopulation
nounA substantial reduction in the number of people living in a place.
destabilize
verbTo make an arrangement or system less stable.
disconcert
verbTo unsettle, confuse, or disturb someone's composure.
Disturb composure
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disconcerting
adjectiveCausing uneasiness, confusion, or a loss of confidence.
dismayed
adjectiveUpset or discouraged by an unwelcome development.
distinct
adjectiveClearly separate or different; also readily noticed or understood.
Separate or different
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distinction
nounA difference that sets things apart, or an achievement that makes someone stand out.
Difference that separates
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dominant
adjectiveHaving the greatest influence, power, or prominence in a setting.
Most influential or prominent
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