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Defang

(Verb)

Definition: Render harmless or ineffectual.

Examples: “He’s very much aware of the fact that humour can be used to defang a problematic issue.”

“The military, demoralised and defanged, gave up their campaign.”

“Whatever the reason, this biting comedy has been defanged.”

“In addition to the important question of who receives the reports, other seemingly insignificant details can defang a proposal.”

“First, a trade secret: the snakes with a snake charmer are usually defanged.’

Published in Dawn, Young World April 8th, 2017