defuse
pronunciation
How to pronounce defuse in British English:
UK [ˌdi:ˈfju:z]
How to pronounce defuse in American English:
US [diˈfjuz]
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- Verb:
- remove the triggering device from
Word Origin
- defuse (v.)
- 1943, from de- + fuse. Related: Defused; defusing.
Example
- 1. Many experts credit the rtc with helping defuse that crisis .
- 2. A wave will often defuse a tense situation .
- 3. Rehearsing a scenario repeatedly can help manage and defuse the fear .
- 4. Greater international co-operation in another area could help to defuse the tension .
- 5. Obama came into office thinking he could engage with iran in a way that would defuse tensions .