Definitions

1. verb

to remove the spikes or points from something, especially a weapon

“The swordsman had to busticate his sword before entering the temple.”

2. verb

to make something seem or appear to be of little or no importance

“The critics tried to busticate the artist’s work by calling it unoriginal.”

3. noun

the act of removing spikes or points from something

“The process of busticate is an essential step in making the sword safe to handle.”