Defuse Definition

dē-fyo͝oz
defused, defuses, defusing
verb
defused, defuses, defusing
To remove the fuse or fuze from (a bomb or other explosive device)
Webster's New World
To render harmless.
Webster's New World
To make less tense, as by diplomacy.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Defuse

  • de- +‎ fuse

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  • Compare diffuse.

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Defuse Sentence Examples

  • It tends to bring us back into balance and defuse conflict.

  • For instance, robots can defuse bombs or travel down hard-to-get areas like a mine.

  • They can talk to them on their levels and defuse the tensions.

  • We need to defuse this increasingly acrimonious situation.

  • Initially, the establishment of a Scottish Parliament did partially defuse national tension.

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Words Starting With

DDEDEF

Words Ending With

ESEUSE

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Words Starting With D and Ending With E

Starts With D & Ends With EStarts With DE & Ends With EStarts With D & Ends With SE

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With D6 Letter Words Ending With E