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Meaning of defuse

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defuse

Pronunciation:/diːˈfjuːz/

verb

Definitions

To remove the fuse from (a bomb, etc.).
To make less dangerous, tense, or hostile.
Example: to defuse a hostage situation

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/defuse

defuse

Pronunciation:/dɪˈfjuːz/

verb

Definitions

To disorder; to make shapeless.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/defuse