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Term: Defuse

Description:

Defuse is a verb that refers to the act of making a potentially dangerous or tense situation less intense or explosive. It can also describe the process of deactivating a bomb or explosive device. Additionally, it can be used figuratively to describe calming or diffusing a negative or heated conversation.

Sample Sentences:

1. Verb - To make a situation less intense:

- Sarah's quick wit helped defuse the tension in the room during the heated argument.

- The intervention of the mediator helped defuse the hostile negotiations between the two parties.

2. Verb - To deactivate a bomb:

- The specialized bomb squad was called in to defuse the bomb and ensure the safety of the surrounding area.

- The skilled technician used his expertise to defuse the explosive device successfully.

3. Verb - To calm or diffuse a negative conversation:

- John stepped in to defuse the argument between his siblings before it escalated further.

- The professor's words defused the tension in the classroom, allowing for a productive discussion.

Related Products:

To learn more about defusing techniques and bomb squad procedures:

Defusing Explosives - Amazon

To discover books on conflict resolution and mediation:

Conflict Resolution & Mediation - Amazon