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Select the synonym of defuse.

  1. A
    irritate
  2. B
    alleviate
  3. C
    agitate
  4. D
    incite

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Defuse means to reduce the danger or tension in a difficult situation.
Alleviate means to make suffering or a problem less severe, which is synonymous with lowering the intensity or danger of a situation.

Irritate, agitate, and incite mean to provoke or inflame situations, which are antonyms.

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Select the synonym of defuse.
A
irritate
B
alleviate
C
agitate
D
incite

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