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Meaning of disarming in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /dɪsˈɑrmɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    disarming

    Definitions

    1. capable of allaying suspicion or hostility and inspiring confidence

    Examples

    • « a disarming smile »

    Synonyms

    • pleasing
  2. 2. capable of allaying hostility

    Synonyms

    • unprovocative
    • unprovoking
  3. Noun

    disarming

    Definitions

    1. act of reducing or depriving of arms

    Examples

    • « the disarmament of the aggressor nations must be complete »

    Antonyms

    • arming
    • armament
    • equipping
    • arming
    • armament
    • equipping

    Derived terms

    • demilitarise
    • demilitarize
    • disarm
    • unarm

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