verb
- removing the fuse from an explosive device to make it safe
- reducing the tension or danger in a difficult situation
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The bomb squad is defusing the explosive device.
- She succeeded in defusing the argument between her coworkers.
- The mediator focused on defusing the tension in the room.
- He has experience defusing landmines in war zones.
- The teacher was skilled at defusing conflicts between students.
- They are defusing the crisis through careful negotiation.