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disarm

[ dis-ahrm ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to deprive of a weapon or weapons.
  2. to remove the fuze or other actuating device from:

    to disarm a bomb.

  3. to deprive of the means of attack or defense:

    The lack of logic disarmed his argument.

  4. to divest or relieve of hostility, suspicion, etc.; win the affection or approval of; charm:

    His smile disarmed us.



verb (used without object)

  1. to lay down one's weapons.
  2. (of a country) to reduce or limit the size, equipment, armament, etc., of the army, navy, or air force.

disarm

/ »åɪ²õˈɑ˳¾ /

verb

  1. tr to remove defensive or offensive capability from (a country, army, etc)
  2. tr to deprive of weapons
  3. tr to remove the triggering device of (a bomb, shell, etc)
  4. tr to win the confidence or affection of
  5. intr (of a nation, etc) to decrease the size and capability of one's armed forces
  6. intr to lay down weapons
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Derived Forms

  • »å¾±²õˈ²¹°ù³¾±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • »å¾±²õ·²¹°ù³¾î€½Ä°ù noun
  • ³Ü²Ôd¾±²õ·²¹°ù³¾±ð»å adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of disarm1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English word from Old French word desarmer. See dis- 1, arm 2
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At least 1,000 Alawite civilians or disarmed fighters were massacred by pro-government forces, after government units were ambushed in a co-ordinated attack led by remnants of Syria's former armed forces.

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At home, there is discontent among some supporters over the lack of funds for reconstruction, while the new government has vowed to disarm the group.

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Simpson plainly had a surfeit of charm that disarmed his political adversaries.

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The group faces the huge challenge of providing financial help to its communities affected by the war, and pressure from its opponents to disarm.

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Rubin was known among viewers and celebrities for his disarming interviews and warm personality.

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