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Defuse

verb
/diːˈfjuːz/
Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.verbTo remove the fuse from (a bomb, etc.).
2.verbTo make less dangerous, tense, or hostile.
"to defuse a hostage situation"

Synonyms

removedispeldisarmdissipateeliminatedissolveeliminationloosendeactivateshuteradicateeradication

Rhymes With

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseooze
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