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deceased (16) - dead

"defamatory remarks" (16) - comments that attacked the good name of, harmed the reputation of, or slandered [their father]

delegate (19) - representative

departure (17) - the act of going or moving away or leaving

desire (23) - strong wish

desperado (12) - a bold, reckless criminal; dangerous outlaw

discharge (21) - perform

discharged (12) - dismissed; let go

disparagingly (17) - so as to lower the reputation of; negatively

distinguished (12) - made himself famous or well-known; made a name for himself

disturb (18) - upset; bother

dreaded (17) - looked forward to with fear; feared greatly

"Drunken Sot" (18) - idiot who drank too much