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disarm

[ dis-ahrm ]

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verb (used with object)

to deprive of a weapon or weapons.
to remove the fuze or other actuating device from:
to disarm a bomb.
to deprive of the means of attack or defense:
The lack of logic disarmed his argument.
to divest or relieve of hostility, suspicion, etc.; win the affection or approval of; charm:
His smile disarmed us.

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

disarm

/ ��ɪ��ˈɑː�� /

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

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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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It comes days after the movement rejected Israel's latest proposal, which included a demand for Hamas to disarm in return for a six-week truce.

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Israel has reportedly put forward a proposal for a renewed ceasefire under which dozens of Israeli hostages would be released and Hamas would disarm.

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But he’s also increasingly disarmed by the cracks in the façade.

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Saxon maximized the disarming appeal of the snub-nosed monkey by giving his adorable Baby Ochi larger eyes and ears.

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Initially trembling with nerves, Bridges says he felt increasingly at ease playing music with Dylan, finding him to be disarmingly down to earth.

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