disarms; disarmed; disarming
1
a
: to take weapons from (someone or something)
disarm a prisoner
The government has been unsuccessful at disarming the rebels.
b
: to give up weapons
The terrorists have refused to disarm.
2
: to make (a bomb, mine, etc.) harmless
It took more than an hour to disarm the bomb.
3
: to make (someone) friendly or less suspicious
He has a way of disarming [=winning over] his critics by flattering them.
We were disarmed [=charmed, captivated] by her sense of humor.
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“Disarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/disarm. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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