English Explanatory Dictionary

defuse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove the fuse from (e.g. a bomb).
  2. To make less dangerous, tense, or hostile.
verb
  1. To disorder; to make shapeless.

Pronunciation

/diːˈfjuːz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-defuse.wav /dɪˈfjuːz/

Word forms

defuse defuses defusing defused defuze

Etymology

From de- + fuse.

Related words

defusion defusive defuze

Derived words

defusable defusal defuser undefused
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