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defuse

The correct spelling is defuse.

How to pronounce defuse

verb

IPA: /diːˈfjuːz/

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The correct spelling is defuse. To remove the fuse from (a bomb, etc.). For example: "to defuse a hostage situation"

Usage Examples

to defuse a hostage situation

Definition

verb

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

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