| They have a weirdly jubilant streak that defuses any hint of a Luddite subtext. |
| By seeing the funny side of a situation, one defuses it and renders it easier to cope with. |
| The youngsters portray the rivalry between two groups and the way a third group defuses situations with practical jokes and comedy. |
| With her expressive, cartoon-like characters and amusing situations, she skilfully defuses the drama and high emotion that often characterize first love. |
| Enlargement resolves sometimes centuries-old conflicts, it clears up border disputes and defuses minority issues. |
| In the current situation this should be regarded as an ideal solution, which defuses potential conflicting policies. |
