Defusing

Though short on details, the informal agreement on exchange rates is seen as a step forward in defusing tensions that could lead to protectionism and possible trade wars. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As an African American, she might also have an advantage in defusing some of the racial tensions that dogged Rhee. ❋ Mike DeBonis (2010)

Currency markets, seeing few signs global financial officials made progress in defusing tensions in last weekend 's talks in Washington, Thursday resumed their seemingly relentless determination to push down the U.S. dollar, particularly against currencies of emerging markets. ❋ David Wessel (2010)

Currency markets resumed their intense downward pressure on the U.S. dollar, further lifting currencies of emerging markets, with few signs that global financial officials made progress in defusing tensions in last weekend 's talks in Washington ❋ Unknown (2010)

Diffuse means being spread over an area; defuse means rendering something harmless, as in defusing a bomb. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As an African American, she might also have an advantage in defusing some of the racial tensions that dogged Rhee, whose support was strongest in predominantly white neighborhoods. ❋ Tim Craig (2010)

While Stevenson — who, as UN ambassador under JFK, would play a crucial role in defusing the missile crisis — was on the stump, a woman stood up and declared, “All thinking people should vote for Governor Stevenson!” ❋ Unknown (2008)

Paige and Paige claim that male circumcision originally functioned as a vehicle for attempting to achieve by means of ritual what could not be accomplished by means of political arrangement: that is, the defusing of possible competitive claims by male progeny for the same limited resources. ❋ Miriam Pollack (2011)

They talked for nearly four hours over dinner, adjourning to the hotel bar to discuss the idea of defusing insurgency by putting social science to work in the war zone. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Ideas such as defusing the Arab-Israeli conflict, an easing of Iraqi sanctions and “reducing the restrictions on oil investments inside Iraq” are at odds with the policies the Administration is pursuing. ❋ Unknown (2002)

If you are part of a group that has historically used the slur against another group of people, your use of it is not a 'defusing' of the word. ❋ Unknown (2010)

[Jane] tried to defuse the [tension] by [changing the subject]. ❋ Georgi!2 (2017)

Most notable example is from SK v NiP match from [CPL] Winter 2005. Commentator 1: Oh, he's allowing them not to know that he's there. As it is - He's gonna go do - We're gonna be looking at [ninja defuse]. Commentator 2: OMG! OMG! Commentator 1: He's gonna be able to sneak right in there. Work his way in there. Here comes the [defuse]! ❋ RyukendenHayabusa (2013)

Game announcer man: Bomb defused. Bomb [planter]:Aw man i just [planted]! How the hell he [defuse] that? Ninja:Aha n00b i just ninja defused you. ❋ Starfighter23 (2008)

Player 1 (Team CT): Is he actually doing it? Player 2 (Team CT): OMG. Does (Player 5) have it? [Player 3] (Team CT): It's [inbelievable]!!! Player 4 (Team CT): YES, he's going for a [ninja defuse]!!! Player 5 (Team CT): That's how it's done everybody! that's how it's done! ❋ Ninja Defuse (2015)

[person]: I [suffer] from ass defusion with [my friend] ❋ Grcfhvjklthrcjnrihfvj8nhvfhntu (2020)

Guy 1: Dude i'm really horny, i need to go [rub one out] but my roommate is always sitting around playing [Call of Duty]. Guy 2: Bro you need to try a Ninja Defuse. Guy 1: WTF is that? Guy 2: Just throw your covers over yourself in bed, and masturbate while he isn't paying attention, but keep quiet or you'll get caught! Guy 1: [Oh damn] son! You're a genius! ❋ GoldenCoastBoyyy (2010)