Defusing

Tom thought he should try defusing the situation quickly.

Following intensive discussions over the past few weeks we now seem to have found a way of defusing this issue.

Validating an angry client's feelings is an effective way of defusing the situation.

The UN has played a major role in defusing international crises and preventing conflicts.

Tom thought that he should try defusing the situation quickly.

Tom is good at defusing bombs.

I'm defusing the bomb.