Synonyms of disarmed

disarmed 1 of 2

adjective

as in unarmed

Related Words

• unarmed
• overcome
• passive
• feeble
• resistless
• preyed (on or upon)
• uncovered
• weak
• unsafe
• abandoned
• defenseless
• unprotected
• vulnerable
• helpless
• untenable
• high and dry
• undefended
• frail
• marooned
• susceptible
• indefensible
• exposed
• unguarded
• unresistant

Dissimilar Words

• protected
• resistant
• armed
• covered
• safe
• secure
• sheltered
• fortified
• defensible
• invulnerable
• guarded
• shielded
• armored
• screened
• immune
• invincible
• strong
• impenetrable
• impregnable
• omnipotent
• unassailable
• unconquerable
• unbeatable
• almighty

disarmed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of disarm

1

as in demilitarized

to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of

the defeated nation was disarmed so that it would never again be a threat to international order

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demilitarized
• demobilized
• denuclearized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• armed
• militarized
• equipped
• mobilized
• mechanized
• reequipped
• weaponed
• embattled

2

as in appeased

to lessen the anger or agitation of

her future father-in-law was totally disarmed by her easy charm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appeased
• comforted
• calmed
• soothed
• placated
• pacified
• consoled
• pleased
• mollified
• propitiated
• conciliated
• satisfied
• assuaged
• gentled
• quieted
• tranquilized
• delighted
• contented
• gratified
• ingratiated
• coaxed
• endeared (to)
• humored
• gladdened
• satiated
• cajoled
• flattered
• catered (to)
• hushed
• indulged
• pampered
• sated
• quenched
• wheedled
• overpraised
• spoiled
• adulated
• coddled
• babied
• sweetened
• mollycoddled
• blandished
• blarneyed
• sweet-talked
• dulcified
• soft-soaped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enraged
• infuriated
• angered
• outraged
• incensed
• aggravated
• annoyed
• crossed
• inflamed
• maddened
• got
• antagonized
• provoked
• burned (up)
• irritated
• bothered
• exasperated
• put out
• vexed
• riled
• roused
• irked
• grated
• ruffled
• piqued
• bugged
• chafed
• persecuted
• harassed
• rankled
• disturbed
• galled
• agitated
• worried
• upset
• nettled
• harried
• ired
• perturbed
• peeved
• insulted
• offended
• pestered
• roiled
• distressed
• unsettled
• unhinged
• fretted
• affronted
• slighted
• discomforted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disarmed

Adjective

Ten years and one day later, his administration’s agents shot a disarmed man on the street in full view of the public. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026

Verb

In June, the Lebanese and Israeli governments announced a framework agreement under which Israel would withdraw gradually from southern Lebanon and the Lebanese army would assume control, while Hezbollah would be disarmed. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

The Lebanese government and Israel reached a framework agreement in June stating Israel will withdraw from Lebanon as Hezbollah is disarmed, but there has been little movement on implementing it. — Fadi Tawil, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

During a 2021 mass shooting at a school in Oxford, Michigan, police responded within minutes of the emergency calls and disarmed a 15-year-old boy in a shooting that killed four students and injured seven others. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

The prime minister had initially rejected the latest 15-point disarmament and withdrawal blueprint outright, saying Israeli forces would stay put until Hamas was fully and finally disarmed. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026

Catherine is disarmed enough to allow Alice to come with her for some fresh air out in the recreation yard. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

Netanyahu says Israel will not retreat from any of its positions in Gaza until Hamas has been completely disarmed. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Though Hamas accepted the plan to decommission its weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in recent days that Israel would not withdraw until Hamas has completely disarmed. — Matthew Lee, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Two coworkers had already taken it away from him, but deputies did not know he had been disarmed. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026