defuse¹ or (esp US) defuze /dē-fūzˈ/

1. To remove the fuse of (a bomb, etc), so making it harmless
2. To lessen the tension or danger in

• scalloping
• scallops
• scallop shell
• scallop shells
• scalls
• scally
• scallywag
• scallywags
• scaloppine
• scalp
• scalped
• scalpel
• scalpelliform
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• scalper
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• scalping
• scalping-knife
• scalping-knives
• scalpings
• scalping-tuft
• scalping-tufts
• scalpins
• scalpless
• scalp lock