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Definition defuse in American English

defuse verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪˈfjuz/
1

to make a situation more relaxed by making people feel less angry or less worried

Example

The government is trying to defuse tensions over cuts in public spending.

Synonyms and related words
soothe comfort reassure
2

to stop a bomb from exploding by removing its fuse

Synonyms and related words
arm armament armed
Definition defuse in American English