Defuse

//diːˈfjuːz//

Word Type

Verb

The word "defuse" can be used as a verb.

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Derived Terms

defusable defuser undefused

Derived From

Etymologically Related To

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

pull remove take take away take off withdraw

Manner Of

Related Terms

defusion defusive defuze

Related Terms

defusion defusive defuze disorder fuse shapeless

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