Diffuse Definition & Meaning

diffuse
adjective
  1. spread out; not concentrated in one place; "a large diffuse organization"
  2. (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
  3. lacking conciseness; "a diffuse historical novel"
verb
  1. move outward; "The soldiers fanned out"
  2. spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
  3. cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"

"Diffuse" in song lyrics

See how diffuse is used in real songs:

  • "Je voulais juste un peu plus que ce que la vie me diffuse"
    Kalhex — Je Voulais Juste
  • "Ou quand sur le net il diffuse"
    Kalhex — L'homme de L'an 2000
  • "The situation is volatile and hard to diffuse"
    Mark B and Blade f/ Chester P and Westwood — Hostile Takeover

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