defuse
defuse.01 - render a bomb safe
DEFUSE-V NOTES: Frames file for 'defuse' based on sentences in wsj. No Verbnet entry. (from defuse.01-v predicate notes)Aliases:
defuse (v.)
Roles:
ARG0-PAG: defuser
ARG1-PPT: bomb
ARG1-PPT: bomb
straight transitive
Lawyers for dozens of insolvent savings and loan associationsARG0
are trying a new tack in their efforts to defuserel
suits filed by borrowers , developers and creditorsARG1
.with manner adverbial
Earlier this week ,
Dr. SullivanARG0
tried to defuserel
these chargesARG1
by stressing that candidates to head the NIH and the CDC will be judged by `` standards of scientific and administrative excellence , '' not politicsARGM-MNR
.