Defuse and Pacify

Defuse

Defuse verb - Remove the triggering device from.

Pacify and defuse are semantically related. in disarm topic. In some cases you can use "Pacify" instead a verb "Defuse".

Nearby Word: defusing

Pacify

Pacify verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Defuse and pacify are semantically related. You can use "Defuse" instead a verb "Pacify".

Common collocations

rampage defuse rampage pacify rampage
group defuse group pacify group
mob defuse mob pacify mob
situation defuse situation pacify situation
Other words: riot, tensions.
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