defuse / diffuse

[Jonathan Lighter]

The confusion is now international.  From _The Hindustan Times_  (Mar. 7, 2005) [ http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/7242_1269811,00180008.htm ] :

"Senior police officials including the Sub-Divisional Magistrate are camping in the area to diffuse the situation following angry protests against the five arrests."

JL





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