verb
- past tense of defuse: to remove the fuse from a bomb or explosive device to make it safe
- past tense of defuse: to reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation
Examples
- The bomb squad defused the explosive device safely.
- She defused the argument between her coworkers with humor.
- The mediator defused the tension in the room.
- Police defused the hostage situation without violence.
- He defused his anger by taking deep breaths.
- The diplomat defused the international crisis through negotiations.