Associations to the word «Defang»

Wiktionary

DEFANG, verb. (transitive) To remove the fangs from (something).
DEFANG, verb. (figuratively) To render harmless.

Dictionary definition

DEFANG, verb. Remove the fangs from; "defang the poisonous snake".

Wise words

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