Nov 16, 2016 · The verbs diffuse and defuse sound similar but have different meanings. Diffuse means, broadly, ‘disperse’, while the non-literal meaning of defuse is ‘reduce the danger or tension in’. Thus …

Oct 11, 2018 · This is a metaphor taken from the idea of defusing a bomb, thus rendering it harmless. Transferring this concept to a risk, defusing a risk (of something happening) means to take steps to …

Sep 10, 2012 · The dictionary in here does give you guidance on how to say these tow, including how we use different sounds to distunguish between a verb and an adjective for diffuse.

Dec 17, 2020 · Defuse: make (something) less serious, difficult, or tense. Example: Skilled negotiators helped defuse the crisis/situation. Hi, Can I "defuse" an angry person to make him calm down? Thanks.

Apr 12, 2008 · Let´s wait the strain between both countries to blow over/defuse/ease off/lessen Which one works better in this example? In a sense of get the relations less tense.

May 25, 2016 · ¡Hola! It defuses thoughts and bends negative energies away. Can anyone tell me if it's correct to use defuse in this sentence? Thanks in advance.

Feb 5, 2008 · how do you call the one that defuses a bomb?:D 10x

Apr 29, 2009 · Hello everybody, I'd like to ask about the opposite of " escalate". For example, Escalate an issue to the upper management. My suggestions are "belittle" and "deprecate". Thanks in advance.

Jun 11, 2010 · Management helped defuse the march by distributing a flier that essentially offered 50 renminbi, or about $7.30, for each of the eight days that the factory was closed beginning in late May …

Nov 22, 2006 · Defuse the situation = Désarmorcer une crise / Désenvenimer une relation Grin and bear it = Faire contre mauvaise fortune bon coeur / le prendre avec le sourire Bury the hatchet (tomahawk …