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defang

/ˌdiːˈfæŋ/verb

उच्चारण डीफ़ैंग

शक्तिहीन करना, (किसी के) दाँत खट्टे करना, बेअसर कर देना

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verb
  1. 1

    [T] ~ sb/sth

    to make somebody or something less powerful or harmful

    शक्तिहीन करना, (किसी के) दाँत खट्टे करना, बेअसर कर देना

    • Critics say the amendments have defanged the anti-corruption law.
    • an attempt to defang the opposition

    Synonyms weaken neutralize disarm emasculate cripple

    Opposite strengthen empower

  2. 2

    [T] ~ sth

    to remove the fangs of a snake

    (साँप के) विषदंत निकालना

    • The snake charmer's cobra had been defanged.