defang
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de·fang
(dē-făng′)tr.v. de·fanged, de·fang·ing, de·fangs
1. To remove the fangs of (a snake, for example).
2. To undermine the strength or power of; make ineffectual: an attempt to defang the opposition.
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defang
(diːˈfæŋ)vb (tr)
1. to remove the fangs from (an animal or reptile)
2. to weaken or compromise (something)
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de•fang
(diˈfæŋ)v.t.
1. to remove the fangs of.
2. to remove the power or threat of; render harmless.
[1950–55]
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| Verb | 1. | defang - remove the fangs from; "defang the poisonous snake" |
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