Definition of DEFANG

defang

Meanings

Verb

  • remove the fangs from
    • "defang the poisonous snake"
  • To remove the fangs from (something).
  • To render harmless.

Origin / Etymology

From de- + fang.

Synonyms

declaw

Scrabble Score: 11

defang is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
defang is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
defang is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

defang is a valid Words With Friends word