defuse
(de-fuse)
2 syllables
Definition
verb. 1 to reduce the level of hostility; tension; danger or the like in a situation or the like; 2 to remove the fuse from ie; bomb
Example Sentence
The teacher tried to defuse the student's argument.
Synonyms
reduce hostility; reduce danger; reduce tension
Antonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
defuse
