diffuse

/dɪfjˈuːz/

/dɪfˈjus/, /dɪfˈjuz/

to diffuse

MAIN VERB

cause to become widely known

synonyms : broadcast

spread or diffuse through

synonyms : imbue

move outward

synonyms : fan out

diffuse

spread out; not concentrated in one place

(of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

synonyms : diffused

antonyms : hard

lacking conciseness

Examples

1. While it's always better to be honest, sometimes a bad excuse is better than none, especially if it can help diffuse a tense situation.

2. Diffusing a bomb.

3. His spiny flanks diffuse any tell-tale shadows.

4. This network of tubes diffuses oxygen throughout their body.