1. present participle of defuse; the act of removing or disarming a fuse from an explosive device
Usage: often used in military or bomb-disposal contexts
2. present participle of defuse; the act of reducing tension or making a situation less dangerous or hostile
Usage: figurative use; common in everyday contexts

Examples

• The bomb squad spent hours defuzing the device before it could detonate.
• Defuzing the conflict required both sides to compromise and listen to each other.
• She was skilled at defuzing tense situations with humor and empathy.
• The negotiator focused on defuzing the hostage crisis through careful dialogue.
• By defuzing the argument early, they prevented a major workplace dispute.
• The team practiced defuzing explosive ordnance as part of their regular training.