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disarm
[dis-ahrm]
verb (used with object)
to deprive of a weapon or weapons.
to remove the fuze or other actuating device from.
to disarm a bomb.
to deprive of the means of attack or defense.
The lack of logic disarmed his argument.
to divest or relieve of hostility, suspicion, etc.; win the affection or approval of; charm.
His smile disarmed us.
verb (used without object)
to lay down one's weapons.
(of a country) to reduce or limit the size, equipment, armament, etc., of the army, navy, or air force.
disarm
/ ɪˈɑː /
verb
(tr) to remove defensive or offensive capability from (a country, army, etc)
(tr) to deprive of weapons
(tr) to remove the triggering device of (a bomb, shell, etc)
(tr) to win the confidence or affection of
(intr) (of a nation, etc) to decrease the size and capability of one's armed forces
(intr) to lay down weapons
Other 51Թ Forms
- disarmer noun
- undisarmed adjective
- 徱ˈ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
“Music has a way of disarming,” says Kiah, “so it allows for people to be able to engage with the subject matter in an easier way than just talking about it.”
Whether soaring through the sky or sharing a playful moment with his human bestie Hiccup, Toothless, the dark-hued dragon with a friendly face and an injured tail, disarms you with his endearing nature.
Body worn camera footage showed PC Cameron King, the first officer to arrive, shouting repeatedly at him to drop the sword and attempting to disarm with pepper spray.
The mutual irreverence between Posey and her character was as disarming as it was refreshing.
"We would not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas and does not call for Hamas to disarm and leave Gaza," she said.
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