Defuse vs. Diffuse
Defuse
Definition
Defuse is a verb that means to remove the fuse from a bomb or to reduce the tension or seriousness of a situation.
Diffuse
Definition
Diffuse can be used as a verb meaning to spread out over a large area, or as an adjective meaning not concentrated or spread out.
Example
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The technician was able to defuse the bomb safely.
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To defuse the argument, she changed the subject.
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He tried to defuse the situation with a joke.
Example
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The scent began to diffuse throughout the room.
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The lecture was diffuse and hard to follow.
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The light will diffuse through the frosted glass.
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