"Defuse" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"defuse" Definition
- defuse something to stop a possibly dangerous or difficult situation from developing, especially by making people less angry or nervous
- defuse something to remove the fuse from a bomb so that it cannot explode
"defuse" Synonyms & Antonyms
"defuse" synonyms:
- ease,
- calm,
- alleviate,
- resolve,
- allay,
- soothe,
- relieve,
- settle,
- mitigate,
- cool,
- placate,
- contain,
- mollify,
- pacify,
- diminish,
- lessen,
- moderate,
- stabilise,
- stabilize
"defuse" antonyms:
- intensify,
- aggravate,
- escalate,
- exacerbate,
- heighten,
- inflame,
- magnify,
- worsen,
- agitate,
- aid,
- assist,
- enable,
- free,
- help,
- incite,
- increase,
- irritate,
- liberate,
- release