diffused

• Descreve algo que foi espalhado por uma grande área ou através de um meio, usado frequentemente em física ou em contextos gerais; também pode indicar algo suave, espalhado ou pouco concentrado.

Describes something that has been spread out over a large area or through a medium, often used in physics or general contexts.

1. Spread out or scatteredB2formal

   Spread over a wide area; not concentrated.

   Difuso

   • The diffused light in the room created a soft atmosphere.
   • The scent of flowers was diffused throughout the garden.
   • The diffused population made it hard to provide services.

   Sinônimosdiluteddisperseddistributedscatteredsparsespreadthin

   Antônimosconcentratedfocusedlocalized

2. Not focused or clearC1formal

   Lacking clarity or focus; vague.

   Difuso

   • His diffused thoughts made it difficult to follow his argument.
   • The diffused nature of the report confused the readers.
   • Her diffused attention led to many mistakes.

   Sinônimosambiguousblurredfuzzyhazyindistinctnebulousunclearvague

   Antônimosclearconcentrateddistinctfocusedprecisesharp

• 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