Word of the Day:
defuse
What It Means
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.
Defuse in Context
“Shepard: I wear a lot of hats, Mr. Vargas. Some days I shut down criminals. Some days I defuse nukes. Some days I like to enjoy private vices. You understand me?”
Did You Know?
From de- + fuse.
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