defuse Meaning & Definition
/diːˈfjuːz/
What Does Defuse Mean?
As a verb, defuse means To remove the fuse from (e.g. a bomb). It is also used to mean To make less dangerous, tense, or hostile.
Defuse in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //diːˈfjuːz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Antonyms | fuse |
| Verb forms | defuses, defusing, defused |
Defuse Definition (Verb)
- To remove the fuse from (e.g. a bomb).
- To make less dangerous, tense, or hostile.
The diplomats are trying to defuse the escalating crisis.
Verb
- To disorder; to make shapeless.
Synonyms of Defuse
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Defuse synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Defuse
Defuse in a Sentence
The diplomats are trying to defuse the escalating crisis.
to defuse a hostage situation
Word Forms & Grammar
defuse (third-person singular simple present defuses, present participle defusing, simple past and past participle defused)
Words That Rhyme With Defuse
Origin of Defuse
Origin 1: From de- + fuse.
Origin 2: Compare diffuse.
How Do You Say Defuse?
Defuse is pronounced //diːˈfjuːz// and has 1 syllable.
Defuse: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is defuse?
Defuse is a verb.
What is the opposite of defuse?
The opposite of defuse is fuse.
What is the past tense of defuse?
The past tense of defuse is defused. The present participle is defusing.