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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a thoroughly disarming little rascal who can talk his way out of any trouble
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
there's a disarming lack of pretension about the girl
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as in conciliatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
the secretary's disarming smile made me forget why I was angry
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as in demilitarizing
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
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as in appeasing
to lessen the anger or agitation of
her future father-in-law was totally disarmed by her easy charm
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Recent Examples of disarming
Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022
What follows instead is a pivotal listen that conveys trauma in an assured yet disarming way.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2021
Then check out the work of Danielle Perez, who delivers jokes about the heaviest of subjects with a breezy openness that’s totally disarming.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2021
Garments can be gorgeous, disarming, and take your breath away.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 Oct. 2021
These are the results when officers choose to draw their most disarming weapon: compassion.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 6 June 2021
Matt Bradley, NBC news, 12 May 2026
When asked about disarming, al-Hayya said Hamas would be ready to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire agreement only after Israel fulfills the first phase, which includes a cessation of hostilities and a surge in humanitarian aid.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Progress toward further phases, including disarming Hamas, reconstruction and transferring power, is stalled.
—Sam Metz, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
The Israeli government has called on the Lebanese government to do more to pressure Hezbollah into disarming.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Amit Sofer, head of the Merom HaGalil Regional Council, insisted that Israel’s military should be allowed to achieve its goal of disarming Hezbollah.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Netanyahu said negotiations are continuing, with disarming Hezbollah a key goal.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Israel wants Lebanon’s government to assume responsibility for disarming Hezbollah, much as was envisaged in a November 2024 ceasefire.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
But its disarming sincerity is hard to shake.
—Donald Morrison, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This will be both disarming and believable, allowing your daughter to propose times that are both far off and inconvenient.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022
What follows instead is a pivotal listen that conveys trauma in an assured yet disarming way.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2021
Then check out the work of Danielle Perez, who delivers jokes about the heaviest of subjects with a breezy openness that’s totally disarming.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2021
Garments can be gorgeous, disarming, and take your breath away.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 Oct. 2021
These are the results when officers choose to draw their most disarming weapon: compassion.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 6 June 2021
Verb
His remarks imply a diminished role for the multinational peacekeepers, which the United Nations Security Council had said would be charged with tasks like training a new police force and disarming militant groups.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 12 May 2026
When asked about disarming, al-Hayya said Hamas would be ready to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire agreement only after Israel fulfills the first phase, which includes a cessation of hostilities and a surge in humanitarian aid.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Progress toward further phases, including disarming Hamas, reconstruction and transferring power, is stalled.
—Sam Metz, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
The Israeli government has called on the Lebanese government to do more to pressure Hezbollah into disarming.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Amit Sofer, head of the Merom HaGalil Regional Council, insisted that Israel’s military should be allowed to achieve its goal of disarming Hezbollah.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Netanyahu said negotiations are continuing, with disarming Hezbollah a key goal.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Israel wants Lebanon’s government to assume responsibility for disarming Hezbollah, much as was envisaged in a November 2024 ceasefire.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
But its disarming sincerity is hard to shake.
—Donald Morrison, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disarming
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The casting featured a deep roster of models, from elders to adorable kids, many the children of staffers.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Hop on over to neighboring Mad Martha’s for ice cream, Murdick’s for fudge, and the adorable Edgartown Books for beach reads.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Just a couple blocks off the eastern end of Montauk’s main drag, Marram is walking distance from charming local eateries (like Joni’s, for breakfast), surfboard rentals over at Sunset Surf Shack, and fresh brews at Montauk Brewing Company.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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There’s Lewis Pullman, continuing to work his own dad’s charming everyman appeal.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Even Meloni’s fiercest political opponent, Elly Shlein, head of the opposition Democratic Party, made a rare conciliatory comment about her.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Magyar's statement was likely greeted with pleasure by many across the European Union, who had grown accustomed to Orbán's conciliatory tone when discussing the war or Putin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Reopening borders is among the challenging issues on the agenda for the phase now underway, which also includes demilitarizing the strip after nearly two decades of Hamas rule and installing a new government to oversee reconstruction.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Other challenging issues include demilitarizing the strip after nearly two decades of Hamas rule and installing a new government to oversee reconstruction.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Over the past month, Iranian officials have tried to carefully balance negotiations with Trump while appeasing powerful factions across the country’s diverse political landscape, including the Paydari group.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, publicly acknowledged discussions between the two governments last week and pledged a series of reforms aimed at appeasing Washington, a concession that indicated both the urgency of the domestic crisis and the vulnerability of the regime.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Big Bear Valley's beloved baby eagles finally have names – and one moniker is a tribute to a dear friend of the nonprofit.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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McDaniels held onto Murray for dear life — often literally clasping his jersey — as the Nuggets tried to run him off every conceivable screen.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Jehosheba’s mother has her daughter recite an ingratiating thank-you speech to the Aunts.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Sweeney stars as Penny Jo, a South Dakota diner waitress with an appealing smile, an ingratiating stammer, a scarf in her hair, and deep reserves of ruthless ambition.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Those are paired with a soothing lineup of Centella asiatica, madecassoside, panthenol, and allantoin to keep skin balanced (as irritation can worsen pigmentation).—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 May 2026
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Opt for Warm Lighting Harsh lighting is the opposite of soothing, says Brooks.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 May 2026
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“Disarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disarming. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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