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- /ˌdiːˈfjuːz/
- /ˌdiːˈfjuːz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ˌdiːˈfjuːz/
Definition of defused word
- noun defused Simple past tense and past participle of defuse. 1
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Parts of speech for Defused
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defused popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
defused usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defused
verb defused
- resolved — firm in purpose or intent; determined.
- calmed — Simple past tense and past participle of calm.
- soothed — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- saved — to rescue from danger or possible harm, injury, or loss: to save someone from drowning.
- recovered — to get back or regain (something lost or taken away): to recover a stolen watch.
Antonyms for defused
verb defused
- aggravated — Aggravated is used to describe a serious crime which involves violence.
- increased — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
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