defuse
Use Defuse in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to remove the fuze from (a bomb, mine, etc.).
2.
to make less dangerous, tense, or embarrassing: to defuse a potentially ugly situation.
verb (used without object)
3.
to grow less dangerous; weaken.
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defuse or sometimes (US) defuze (diːˈfjuːz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to remove the triggering device of (a bomb, etc) |
| 2. | to remove the cause of tension from (a crisis, etc) |
| defuze or sometimes (US) defuze | |
| —vb | |
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Defuse
is one of our favorite verbs.
So is fletcherise. Does it mean:
| to run away hurriedly; flee. |
| to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly. |
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Example sentences
Leaders of both countries tried today to defuse the incident.
In theory, winemakers can defuse the threat by simply shifting production to more congenial locations.
He says it's not uncommon for established organizations to take action to try and defuse a particularly durable urban myth.
Some fast footwork followed in a bid to defuse the outrage.
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