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Decentralize /ˌdiːˈsentrəlaɪz/

Definition: distribute power from one main authority to smaller ones

Collocation: decentralize something

Ex: the German constitution is an excellent model of decentralised government.

Deceptive /dɪˈseptɪv/

Designed to mislead either deliberately or inadvertently

Ex: Appearances can often be deceptive.

Deceptive

Declare / dɪˈkleə (r) /

to say something officially or publicly

Declare something

Ex: The government has declared a state of emergency.

Declare

Disperse /dɪˈspɜːs/

Move away from each other.