dis
arm
Third Person
disarms
Present Participle
disarming
Past Tense
disarmed
Past Participle
disarmed
1
to deprive someone or something of weapons or the ability to cause harm
transitive
- Police officers worked to peacefully disarm the suspect holding hostages.
- The soldier disarmed the enemy combatant by swiftly knocking the weapon out of their hand.
- International efforts were made to disarm rebel groups and promote stability in the region.
- The superhero used his powers to disarm criminals without resorting to violence.
- The peace treaty required both sides to disarm their armies.
Synonyms:
2
to give up weapons or reduce military strength willingly
- After the treaty, the troops agreed to disarm by the next day.
- Several nations disarmed following the peace negotiations.
- The militia refused to disarm despite international pressure.
- Over time, the rebels gradually disarmed as the situation stabilized.
- The opposing sides disarmed under a UN-brokered agreement.
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Antonyms:
3
to calm or reduce someone’s anger, fear, or suspicion
transitive
- He used humor to disarm the hostile crowd.
- The officer's calm tone helped disarm the anxious citizens.
- The team’s positive attitude helped disarm the critics.
- His kind words helped disarm the angry crowd.
- She managed to disarm him with one thoughtful gesture.