Antonyms for effuse


Grammar : Verb
Spell : verb ih-fyooz; adjective ih-fyoos
Phonetic Transcription : verb ɪˈfyuz; adjective ɪˈfyus


Definition of effuse

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Middle French effuser or directly from Latin effusus, past participle of effundere "to pour forth" (see effusion). Related: Effused; effusing.
  • verb give off
Example sentences :
  • Outer lip thick, effuse, slightly reflected below, and contracted above.
  • Extract from : « Zoological Illustrations, Volume I » by William Swainson
  • Aperture above pointed, externally straight, below rounded, widened or effuse.
  • Extract from : « Zoological Illustrations, Volume I » by William Swainson

Synonyms for effuse

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