defang

 [dee-fang]  

de·fang

   [dee-fang]
verb (used with object)
1.
to remove the fangs of: to defang a snake.
2.
to cause to become less powerful or threatening; render harmless.
Origin:
1950–55; de- + fang
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defang

verb
remove the fangs from; "defang the poisonous snake" 
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