verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To remove a tooth or teeth from. transitive
2. 2
   To render harmless; to defang. figuratively, transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

defang

Etymology

From de- + tooth.

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