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Definitions

disarm

[dis-ahrm] / dɪsˈɑrm /
VERB
render defenseless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deactivate demilitarize demobilize disband neutralize occupy subdue
STRONG
conciliate debilitate disable disqualify incapacitate invalidate pacify paralyze prostrate skin strip subjugate unarm weaken
WEAK
deescalate
Antonyms
STRONG
aid allow assist capacitate cover enable help incite mobilize permit strengthen
WEAK
arm
VERB
charm or win over
Synonyms
STRONG
allure attract bewitch captivate charm enchant fascinate melt relieve seduce set at ease soften soothe win over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitate concern disenchant disquiet disturb offend perturb worry

Example Sentences

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Beirut dithered away all of 2025 while U.S. envoy Tom Barrack pleaded with it to disarm Hezbollah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

He expressed "regret" on Wednesday that international efforts had failed to disarm Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

The report called for a new bilateral security pact, sanctions and other reforms including banning Nigeria's beef exports to compel armed herder groups to disarm.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Kawahara, Proctor’s then-partner, said Glenn never physically struck him or attempted to disarm him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

She follows me to the door, so I turn and kiss salaams on her cheeks, to disarm her from further questions.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.