Defibrillate
//diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪt// verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To stop the fibrillation of the heart in order to restore normal contractions, especially by the use of an electric shock. transitive
"Dynamic typography reinvigorates the storytelling genre by anthropomorphizing fonts, defibrillating calligraphy, creating rhythmic, ambient moodscapes without sacrificing speed or lushness."
- 2 stop the fibrillation and restore normal contractions, usually by means of electric shocks wordnet
Example
More examples"Dynamic typography reinvigorates the storytelling genre by anthropomorphizing fonts, defibrillating calligraphy, creating rhythmic, ambient moodscapes without sacrificing speed or lushness."
Etymology
From de- + fibrillate.
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