defuse

Example Sentences

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I’m happy to let her make the necessary introductions and defuse the situation.

From Literature

Ritchson, according to the source, attempted to defuse the situation after Taylor allegedly dared him to get physical.

From Los Angeles Times

But when I apologized by admitting it was my first real investment and I simply didn’t know better, the tension defused.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is not clear how long it will take to defuse the bomb.

From BBC

If older couples start arguing about money, their tax preparer can try to defuse tensions by looking ahead and conjuring a worst-case scenario.

From MarketWatch