Meaning of disarm in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dɪsˈɑrm/

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1. Verb

   disarm

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from Old French desarmer

   Definitions

   1. remove offensive capability from

   Antonyms

   • arm
   • build up
   • fortify
   • gird
2. 2. make less hostile

   Examples

   • « win over »
   • « Her charm disarmed the prosecution lawyer completely »
3. 3. take away the weapons from

   Examples

   • « render harmless »