disarming

[dis-ahr-ming] Example Sentences

dis·arm·ing

[dis-ahr-ming]
adjective
removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion, etc., as by being charming: a disarming smile.

Origin:
1540–50; disarm + -ing2

dis·arm·ing·ly, adverb


winning, engaging, winsome.

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Example Sentences
  • Disarming the gunmen on both sides is the immediate priority.
  • But it is now contemplating a much larger contingent, with the specific job of disarming the militiamen.
  • It does not make sense that law enforcement officials have to carry the entire burden for disarming troubled people with guns.
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dis·arm

[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)
5.
to lay down one's weapons.
6.
(of a country) to reduce or limit the size, equipment, armament, etc., of the army, navy, or air force.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English < Old French desarmer. See dis-1, arm2

dis·arm·er, noun
un·dis·armed, adjective
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disarming (dɪsˈɑːmɪŋ)
 
adj
tending to neutralize or counteract hostility, suspicion, etc
 
dis'armingly
 
adv

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