word
Diffuse
dih-FYOOZ
/dɪˈfjuːz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
diffuse
Dictionary meaning
To spread over a wide area. (Often confused with 'defuse' — to remove the fuse of a bomb, or to reduce tension.)
Common mispronunciations
confusing with defuse
Pronunciation tips
Diffuse = spread; Defuse = neutralize (a bomb or a situation).
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