Close and Defuse

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Close verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.

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

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Defuse verb - Remove the triggering device from.

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

Nearby Word: defusing

Failure Montage: When brought up in a Senate hearing, Tony shows one of these to defuse fears that his competitors may be close to building a suit similar to his own.

Source: Film / Iron Man 2
After a close fight, the enemy is killed and Twig manages to defuse it.

Source: Web Video / Fallout: Nuka Break

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