defuse

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

   entschärfen

   размини́роватьrazminírovatʹ, размини́рованоrazminírovano

   знешко́дитиzneškódyty, знешко́джуватиzneškódžuvaty

   remove the triggering device from

2. (figuratively, transitive)To make less dangerous, tense, or hostile.

   The diplomats are trying to defuse the escalating crisis.

   to defuse a hostage situation

   entschärfen

3. (obsolete)To disorder; to make shapeless.

1. Tom is good at defusing bombs.

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2. The bomb squad defused the bomb.

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3. Tom managed to defuse the bomb.

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4. Tom often uses humor to defuse tense situations.

   ruТом часто прибегает к юмору, чтобы разрядить обстановку.

   deTom entschärft angespannte Situationen häufig mit Humor.

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5. What's the safest way to defuse a bomb?

   ruКак безопаснее всего обезвредить бомбу?

   deWas ist der sicherste Weg, eine Bombe zu entschärfen?

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