defuse

Definition

To remove the fuse from (e.g. a bomb).

Etymology

From de- + fuse.

Example Sentences

• "Shepard: I wear a lot of hats, Mr. Vargas. Some days I shut down criminals. Some days I defuse nukes. Some days I like to enjoy private vices. You understand me?"
• "to defuse a hostage situation"
• "In recent months, those tactics have come to include defensive maneuvers aimed at defusing the media counteroperations of the United States and its allies."