diffuse

• Descreve algo que se espalha por uma grande área, que não está concentrado ou que é vago e sem foco.

Describes something that is spread out over a large area, not concentrated, or lacking clarity and focus.

1. Spread out or scatteredB2formal

   Not concentrated; spread over a wide area.

   Difuso

   • The light from the lamp was soft and diffuse.
   • The organization has a diffuse structure with many branches.
   • Diffuse pollution comes from many small sources.

   Sinônimosdispersedscatteredsparsespreadwidespread

   Antônimosconcentratedfocusedlocalized

2. Lacking clarity or focusC1formal

   Not clearly or concisely expressed; verbose or rambling.

   Difuso

   • His speech was too diffuse and lacked a central argument.
   • The report was criticized for being diffuse and hard to follow.
   • Diffuse writing often confuses the reader.

   Sinônimoscircuitousdigressivelong-windedprolixramblingscatteredunclearvagueverbosewordy

   Antônimosconcisesuccinct

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de espalhar algo amplamente ou de reduzir a tensão ou hostilidade de uma situação.

A verb used to indicate the act of spreading something widely, or making a situation less tense or hostile.

1. B2formal

   To spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among many people.

   Difundir

   • The light diffused through the fog, creating a soft glow.
   • The organization aims to diffuse knowledge about climate change.
   • The scent of flowers diffused throughout the room.

   Sinônimosbroadcastcirculatedispersedisseminatedistributepropagatescatterspread

   Antônimoscollectconcentrategather

2. Reduce tension or conflictB2formal

   To make a tense or dangerous situation less serious or more controlled.

   Aliviar a tensão

   • The mediator tried to diffuse the argument between the two parties.
   • She used humor to diffuse the tension in the room.
   • The police officer's calm voice helped diffuse the confrontation.

   Sinônimosalleviatedefuseeaselessenmitigatemollifypacifysoothe

   Antônimosaggravateescalateintensify