defuse
definitions
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verb
to remove the fuse from a bomb or to reduce the tension of a situationfr: désamorcer une bombe; désamorcer une situation
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verb
to make less threatening or to calm downfr: rendre moins menaçant; calmer
examples
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The police defused the bomb.
La police a désamorcé la bombe.
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He managed to defuse the argument.
Il a réussi à calmer la dispute.