| dipole |
a polar molecule in which the centers of the positive charges are different from the centers of the negative charges. [1/3 definitions] |
| disapproval |
a refusal to approve; rendering of a negative opinion. [1/2 definitions] |
| displeasing |
causing dissatisfaction, disappointment, annoyance, or other negative reaction. |
| do1 |
used to stress the main verb. [2/12 definitions] |
| double negative |
the use of two negative words in one sentence, considered substandard when intended to express a single negation. |
| drawback |
an impediment to the success or desirability of something; negative feature; flaw. |
| either |
used in negative sentences to mean "also." [1/5 definitions] |
| electron |
a very small particle that moves outside the nucleus of an atom. Electrons have a negative charge. |
| electronegative |
having a negative electric charge. [1/2 definitions] |
| El Niño |
an unusually warm Pacific Ocean current that develops near the International Date Line in the center of the ocean and flows east toward Peru and then south along the coast of South America. El Niño events, which occur every two to seven years approximately, are associated with various negative impacts including damage to the livelihoods of those dependent on fishing and disturbance to regional and global weather patterns, which in turn can increase the incidence of disease and the frequency of destructive weather events. |
| enlarge |
to produce (a photographic print) bigger than the negative. [1/5 definitions] |
| exception |
an objection or negative criticism, as regarding a particular point. [1/4 definitions] |
| exposé |
the public exposure or revelation of something negative, such as personal secrets or illegal activities. |
| film noir |
a kind of film, made esp. during the 1940s and 1950s, that depicted a negative, cynical view of life, often focusing on crime and vice in cities. |
| give (someone) a break |
to refrain from giving (someone) a punishment or negative consequence, although such punishment or consequence would normally be expected. [1/3 definitions] |
| had better |
used to state that a certain action is strongly advised and, often, to express that if one does not do the action that is specified, there will be negative consequences (sometimes used in warnings and threats). |
| hear of |
to listen with agreement or consent (used only in the negative). [1/2 definitions] |
| help |
to avoid or refrain from (usu. prec. by "can't," "cannot," or other negative expression). [1/13 definitions] |
| hill of beans |
(informal) something insignificant or barely worth consideration (used in negative constructions). |
| hiss |
to communicate (a negative feeling), or express disapproval of (something) by making a prolonged sound like an "s." [1/4 definitions] |
| hold a brief for |
to support or defend, as with words (usu. used in the negative). |