defused
|de-fused|
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/dɪˈfjuzd/
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/dɪˈfjuːzd/
(defuse)
reduce tension
Etymology
Etymology Information
'defuse' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and 'fuse' from the Latin 'fusus' meaning 'spindle'.
Historical Evolution
'defuse' changed from the concept of removing a fuse from an explosive device to metaphorically calming situations.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove a fuse from an explosive device', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'calming a tense situation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'defuse'.
The situation was defused before it escalated.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42