Answer: defusing

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEFUSINGBomb-squad job
DEFUSINGCalming down, as a tense situation
defusingReduce the danger or tension in (a difficult situation)
defusingDEFUSE, to remove the fuse from, also DEFUZE
defusingRemove the fuse from (an explosive device) in order to prevent it from exploding