DEFUSES Synonyms

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• make easier

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

• remove offensive capability from

• make less hostile; win over

• take away the weapons from; render harmless

• lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

• to temper

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

• the trait of being resolute

• a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

• bring to an end; settle conclusively

• reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation

• reach a decision

• understand the meaning of

• make clearly visible

• find the solution

• cause to go into a solution

• give moral or emotional strength to

• cause to feel better