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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
/ dɪsˈɑːm /
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 Word Forms
- disarmer noun
- undisarmed adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
“Ukrainians have fought heroically for their independence,” said Witkoff, who has tried to inspire Ukrainian officials with the idea of soldiers disarming to earn Silicon Valley-scale salaries operating American built AI data centers.
They see this as a unique opportunity to disarm it.
Leave it to Disney to make a giant snake look disarmingly adorable and to Quan to match that energy with his warm vocal performance.
Among the general's criticisms of the US proposal were claims that it "eliminates the armed forces, dissolves security agencies and keeps the militias where they are" without disarming them.
Israel and the U.S. have expressed increasing frustration with its failure to disarm.
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