defang
/diːˈfæŋ/
verb
- To remove the fangs or venom from an animal, especially a snake, so it cannot bite or poison.
- In some cultures, people defang cobras before using them in street performances.
- The vet defanged the rescued wolf to prevent it from injuring anyone at the sanctuary.
- The zookeeper carefully defanged the rattlesnake to make it safe for the educational show.
- To make something or someone less dangerous, powerful, or threatening.
- The comedian's jokes defanged the politician's harsh criticism by making everyone laugh.
- The court ruling defanged the law that had been used to silence protesters.
- The new regulations defanged the company's ability to pollute the river.
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