Answer: defuse

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEFUSE

Make harmless

DEFUSE

Neuter, as a bomb or a tense situation

DEFUSE

Calm things down

DEFUSE
Make less tense
DEFUSE
Turn off, as a bomb
DEFUSERender less harmful
DEFUSERender harmless
DEFUSEMake less explosive.
DEFUSERemove a portfire.
DEFUSENeutralize a bomb
DEFUSEMake a bomb harmless
DEFUSEMake less dangerous
DEFUSEDisarm