Tom thought he should try defusing the situation quickly.
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Defusing
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Following intensive discussions over the past few weeks we now seem to have found a way of defusing this issue.
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Validating an angry client's feelings is an effective way of defusing the situation.
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The UN has played a major role in defusing international crises and preventing conflicts.
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