defusing
/dɪˈfjuzɪŋ/
verb
- To remove the fuse from an explosive device so that it cannot explode.
- The bomb squad spent hours defusing the suspicious package found near the stadium.
- In the training simulation, the soldier practiced defusing a landmine.
- The police officer carefully defused the homemade explosive before it could cause any harm.
- To make a dangerous, tense, or angry situation calmer and less likely to cause harm or conflict.
- Her calm voice helped defuse the tension in the meeting room.
- The teacher was skilled at defusing arguments between students before they turned into fights.
- The negotiator succeeded in defusing the hostage crisis without any injuries.
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