defusing
verb as in strong fondness
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Example:The bomb defusing expert carefully disarmed the explosive device before the police could extract it from the building.
Definition:The act of safely rendering a bomb non-explosive, often requiring specialized skills and equipment.
Example:Negotiators worked frantically to defuse the situation before it escalated into a full-blown crisis.
Definition:Reducing or easing the tension in a tense or volatile situation.
Example:The foreign minister quickly defused the diplomatic crisis by engaging in direct talks with both parties.
Definition:Bringing a sudden and volatile situation under control to prevent further escalation.
Example:His defusing words helped to calm the angry mob and prevent the situation from getting worse.
Definition:Using language to calm and reduce tensions in a volatile situation.
Example:She used humor to defuse the emotional conflict between the colleagues during the meeting.
Definition:Easing the intensity of emotions in a heated situation to prevent conflict.
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