Translation of "to defuse" into Spanish

Several initiatives were taken to defuse the tense political situation in the days leading up to the elections.

Para calmar la situación política los días que precedieron a las elecciones se tomaron diversas iniciativas.

Tom was killed instantly when the bomb he was trying to defuse exploded.

Tom murió en el acto cuando la bomba que estaba tratando de desactivar explotó.

Holkeri, helped to defuse this very difficult situation.

Holkeri, contribuyó a distender esta situación tan difícil.