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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disarming
Adjective
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The adorable moment reveals the pup splayed out on the ground, peeking under the door with a fixed gaze.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The video showed Kylie holding Elliotte on her hip while Jason was walking beside Wyatt and holding her hand with his mom, Donna Kelce, trailing behind. Both little girls were dressed for the occasion, with Elliotte in an adorable baby blue tulle dress and Wyatt in a pink and purple sequined dress.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Enid returns to Nevermore with a new pack and a new crush — Bruno (Noah B. Taylor), a kind and charming werewolf who offers the popularity and acceptance she’s always craved.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Christopher is set to play Young Noah, a polite and charming small-town kid.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Some European politicians have expressed concern over the conciliatory U.S. approach to the negotiations.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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But shortly after Valero announced its plans to close the Benicia refinery, the governor appeared to a take on a more conciliatory tone.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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Nicholas has since let go of the fear of appeasing the beauty standards of others.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2025
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Knee-jerk reactions aimed at appeasing stakeholders can backfire, raising questions about whether initiatives are genuine or simply for show.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Taylor also used much of her wealth to promote causes dear to her, particularly as one of the first outspoken advocates in the fight against HIV/AIDS.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Its official name is the Eleanor 55, after a dear friend of Spellman.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Highly personable and ingratiating but with a tough core, Walters withstood critiques about the softness of her interrogatory style with celebrities and sometimes major political figures as well.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
30 Dec. 2022
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Smith’s tone was self-conscious and ingratiating—at times, obsequious.—
Sam Adler-Bell,
The New Republic,
7 Mar. 2022
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So the design team, led by Kristin Byrd of Gensler, zeroed in on making the public spaces look and feel more intimate and more soothing on a site that's traditionally soaking up the summer sun and its heat.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Warm and soothing neutral tones permeate the interiors, permitting the products to project.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
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The pair’s cheeky PDA moments debuted last month as they were seen sharing a sweet kiss in the crowd of Sabrina Carpenter’s concert at Hyde Park in London on July 6.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The latest additions to the Dolly Parton x Lodge line include four new cast-iron skillets plus darling bakeware to give your homemade sweet treats a touch of her incomparable charm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Disarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disarming. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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