Entschärfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entschärfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "defuse", "disarm" or "neutralize".

Essential properties of "entschärfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: entschärfen
Simple past: entschärfte
Participle: entschärft

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "entschärfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make less dangerous, to defuse"

Definition: "To make an object or situation less dangerous, such as a bomb."
Translation(s): defuse, disarm, neutralize
Synonym(s): neutralisieren, entschärfen
Antonym(s): verschärfen
Related word(s): Entschärfung, entschärfbar

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Experten konnten die Bombe erfolgreich entschärfen.The experts successfully defused the bomb.
Es ist wichtig, Konflikte frühzeitig zu entschärfen.It is important to defuse conflicts early.
Der Polizist versuchte, die angespannte Situation zu entschärfen.The police officer tried to defuse the tense situation.

2.) "To de-escalate a discussion or conflict"

Definition: "To reduce the intensity of a discussion or conflict."
Translation(s): de-escalate, ease, alleviate, mitigate
Synonym(s): abmildern, beruhigen
Antonym(s): eskalieren
Related word(s): Entschärfung, entschärfbar

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versuchte, das Gespräch zu entschärfen, bevor es eskalierte.He tried to de-escalate the conversation before it escalated.
Die Regierung plant Maßnahmen, um die Krise zu entschärfen.The government plans measures to alleviate the crisis.
Durch seine Worte konnte er die Debatte entschärfen.Through his words, he was able to ease the debate.

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