Words That Start With "D"

Down:
1) to discourage or restrain
2) an established opinion or belief; doctrine
3) to make a distinction; to distinguish accurately
4) to see or understand clearly; distinguish
5) manner; behavior
6) to turn aside from established ways
8) to lower in esteem; discredit; to show disrespect for
9) a government in which the citizens have the power
11) to twist out of the true meaning or proportion

Across:
3) a ruler who has absolute power
4) differing from one another; having various forms or qualities
7) to engage in an argument; to call into question
9) to look upon with scorn; despise
10) condemn; inform against
11) discourage; restrain
12) courteous; respectful