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disarming
/ dɪsˈɑːmɪŋ /
adjective
- tending to neutralize or counteract hostility, suspicion, etc
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Derived Forms
- disˈarmingly, adverb
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Other Words From
- dis·arming·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of disarming1
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Example Sentences
Now she visits mainline Protestant churches across the country to speak out against gun violence and perform “disarmings” — the dismantling of firearms per Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives guidelines.
He was renowned for his wit, disarming his critics with unfailing humor.
Israel and Egypt instead pressed Hamas to begin disarming in exchange for more reconstruction, dismissing Kerry.
The gun control lobby engages in emotional brainwashing to further its attempts at disarming the American people.
Moscow is conveniently two-faced when it comes to disarming pro-Russian separatists.
In a few words, Letterman brought the Beatles and what they represented into disarming focus.
He responded at once by presenting himself at her home with all his disarming naivete.
(With a sudden disarming smile) I don't know whether an apology is overdoing the charm?
But I have put as many irons in against this folly of the disarming as I could manage.
Helen had been prejudiced against Mrs. Charnock, but her blunt sincerity was disarming.
On disarming himself, Osbert perceived that he was wounded, and that one of his steel boots was full of blood.
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