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defuse

UK
/dɪˈfjuːz/
US
/dɪˈfjuz/

Translations

defuseverb
defused
Past Simple
defused
Past Participle
defusing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈfjuːz/
US
/dɪˈfjuz/
désamorcerau sens figuré, pour rendre une situation moins tendue ou moins dangereuse
The manager tried to defuse the argument between the two employees by suggesting a compromise.
Le directeur a essayé de désamorcer le conflit entre les deux employés en proposant un compromis.
désamorcerau sens propre, en parlant d’un engin explosif
The bomb squad was called in to defuse the suspicious package found at the airport.
L’équipe de déminage a été appelée pour désamorcer le colis suspect trouvé à l’aéroport.
Additional translations
apaiserau sens figuré, quand il s’agit surtout de calmer une tension ou un conflit
Synonyms
dissipate
ease
reduce
mitigate
alleviate
calm
disarm
Antonyms
ignite
detonate

Definitions

defuseverb
To remove the fuse from an explosive device in order to prevent it from exploding.
The bomb squad was called in to defuse the suspicious package found at the airport.
To make a situation less tense or dangerous.
The manager tried to defuse the argument between the two employees by suggesting a compromise.
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