In conclusion, Ahn, it very much falls to you and me to set the tone for the work environment. I will do my bit to defuse the present climate and crack on with the job at hand. I hope I can rely on your support for this.
Source: tatoeba (482408)
Defuse
/diːˈfjuːz/
Synonyms for "defuse" (36 found)
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lay the dustmoderatemollifypacifyplacatepour balm onpropitiatesmoothsmooth downsmooth oversoothetake the edge offtranquilize
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4 entriesbomb defusalbomb disarmingconflict mitigationtension reduction
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6 entriesdefuse a bombdefuse a crisisdefuse a devicedefuse a minedefuse a situationdefuse tensions
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17 total sentences available.
Tom was killed instantly when the bomb he was trying to defuse exploded.
Source: tatoeba (1092393)
Tom often uses humor to defuse tense situations.
Source: tatoeba (1903331)
Tom was trying to defuse the bomb when it exploded.
Source: tatoeba (1903333)
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