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diffuse

[dih-fyooz, dih-fyoos] / dɪˈfyuz, dɪˈfyus /
ADJECTIVE
spread out
Synonyms
STRONG
broadcast circulated diluted dispersed disseminated distributed expanded extended general propagated radiated scattered separated strewn thin
WEAK
catholic prevalent unconcentrated universal widespread
Antonyms
STRONG
concentrated condensed
WEAK
abbreviated abridged brief compact compressed confined limited restricted short succinct
ADJECTIVE
wordy
Synonyms
STRONG
dull lavish long loose meandering rambling waffling
WEAK
circumlocutory copious diffusive digressive discursive exuberant lengthy long-winded palaverous profuse prolix random redundant vague verbose windy
Antonyms
STRONG
clear
WEAK
abbreviated abridged brief compact compressed concentrated confined limited restricted short succinct

Example Sentences

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Responsibility can then remain diffuse, so people can talk about mistakes without the emotional hit of assigning blame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Much of the Lakers bench and some coaches approached to help diffuse the situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

It defers it to a moment when Iran’s alternative financial infrastructure is more mature, more diffuse, and more difficult to address than it is today.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

This structure shows that magnetized plasma is being dragged through the cluster, leaving behind a diffuse trail that has persisted for millions of years.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

I tried to smile to diffuse the situation but I was completely baffled.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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