C2
defuse vs diffuse
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| defuseverb/ˌdiːˈfjuːz/ | Meaning to make a bomb safe, or to make a tense situation calmer | Goes with — | Example He made a joke to defuse the argument before it got worse. |
| diffuseverb/dɪˈfjuːz/ | Meaning to spread through a wide area, or to make a tense situation calmer | Goes with diffuse through | Example The manager made a joke to diffuse the tension in the meeting. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The smell of coffee through the whole house.