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   De·fuse

   /dəˈfyo͞oz/

   

   verb

   • 1. remove the fuse from (an explosive device) in order to prevent it from exploding: "explosives specialists tried to defuse the grenade" Similar deactivatedisarmdisablemake safeOpposite activate
   • ▪ reduce the danger or tension in (a difficult situation): "he had the ability to defuse tense moments with humor" Similar reducelessendiminishlightenrelieveeasealleviateallaymoderatemitigatetake the edge offclear the airOpposite heightenintensify

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   • E

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   • F

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   • U

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   • S

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   • E

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