defuse Synonyms

make harmless smooth settle resolve remove relax reduce reassure quiet quell placate soften soothe subdue deactivates deactivated disables defusing deactivating deactivate sort out tranquilize temper tackle pacify neutralize disabled disable diminish counteract conciliate calm bestill assuage appease alleviate disabling disarming disarm mollify moderate mitigate lessen iron exorcise enfeebler ease dismantle disarmed allay