Cancel and Defuse

Cancel

Cancel verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).

Defuse and cancel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defuse" instead a verb "Cancel".

Defuse

Defuse verb - Remove the triggering device from.

Cancel and defuse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cancel" instead a verb "Defuse".

Nearby Word: defusing

Common collocations

power cancel power defuse power
deal cancel deal defuse deal
fight cancel fight defuse fight
mission cancel mission defuse mission
Other words: war.

Both words in one sentence

  • Counterspell The "Nope" card in Exploding Kittens, which can cancel the effects of any other card except the titular Exploding Kitten or a Defuse card.
    Source: Counterspell
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