Defuse and Shun

Defuse

Defuse verb - Remove the triggering device from.

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

Nearby Word: defusing

Shun

Shun verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

Defuse and shun are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defuse" instead a verb "Shun".

Nearby Word: shunned
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