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Defuse (Verb)

Meaning

Remove the triggering device from.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • The bomb squad carefully moved in to defuse the explosive device attached to the hijacked plane.
  • Experts worked cautiously to defuse the homemade bomb planted under the city hall's main bridge.
  • Officers specializing in explosives tried to defuse the grenades connected to the terrorist's vest.
  • Police called in a team to defuse the mysterious explosive device planted in the crowded marketplace.
  • A highly skilled professional was required to defuse the complex incendiary device installed within the high-rise building.

Antonyms

  • Fuse

Hypernyms

  • Take Away
  • Take
  • Withdraw

Related Words

  • Defusing (noun)
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