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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
Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
In it, Marilyn clutches the pillow toward her, revealing her disarming fragility.
—Michael Soncin, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Leonard and Hungry Paul is a delicate coming-of-age story in adulthood, poised between grief, friendship and the discovery of love, seen through the disarming perspective of an outsider.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 June 2026
Israel’s strikes and ground invasion in Lebanon in pursuit of Hezbollah, and the militant group’s resistance to disarming, have complicated an overall deal to end the war in the Middle East.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Perry greeted me with warmth and a kind of creative energy that felt instantly disarming.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Even since the formation of a government in 2025, however, the Lebanese state has been unable to effectively make progress in disarming Hezbollah as stipulated in the November 2024, armistice agreement that ended that previous round of fighting.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
In the piece, Mead examines Monroe's legacy, and how her disarming beauty still holds the power to seduce today.
—Rebecca Mead, Allure, 29 May 2026
Enter Singleton, a 32-year-old linebacker mature enough to captain a Super Bowl contender and disarming enough to, well, crack jokes about his nads.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 May 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
Diplomacy between Israel and Lebanon, which is aimed at disarming Hezbollah, stopping Israeli attacks on Lebanese soil and ultimately the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon, remains entirely dependent on Hezbollah’s cooperation.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
In it, Marilyn clutches the pillow toward her, revealing her disarming fragility.
—Michael Soncin, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Leonard and Hungry Paul is a delicate coming-of-age story in adulthood, poised between grief, friendship and the discovery of love, seen through the disarming perspective of an outsider.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 June 2026
Israel’s strikes and ground invasion in Lebanon in pursuit of Hezbollah, and the militant group’s resistance to disarming, have complicated an overall deal to end the war in the Middle East.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Perry greeted me with warmth and a kind of creative energy that felt instantly disarming.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Even since the formation of a government in 2025, however, the Lebanese state has been unable to effectively make progress in disarming Hezbollah as stipulated in the November 2024, armistice agreement that ended that previous round of fighting.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
In the piece, Mead examines Monroe's legacy, and how her disarming beauty still holds the power to seduce today.
—Rebecca Mead, Allure, 29 May 2026
Enter Singleton, a 32-year-old linebacker mature enough to captain a Super Bowl contender and disarming enough to, well, crack jokes about his nads.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disarming
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Baggy jeans, easy dresses, and flattering shorts are all up for grabs, plus durable (and adorable) accessories from $24.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Saodimallsu Puff Short-sleeve Cardigan This undeniably adorable puff-sleeve cardigan impressively channels Anthropologie's hard-to-achieve vintage-meets-feminine-meets-modern vibe, but for only $34.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Orlando Senna, a high-energy, tireless and charming Brazilian filmmaker, playwright, writer and cultural activist, died June 9 from pneumonia in Rio de Janeiro.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Candles, whether real or remote, also provide a charming touch.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Shange’s rainbow assemblage manages to be confrontational and conciliatory through a confessional accumulation that collapses poetry, movement, and ritual into a single and ever-changing event.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Sporting director Matt Hobbs initially moved to calm things down, holding conciliatory meetings with the management to draw the sting from the situation.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 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
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Honoring Catalonia’s Christian traditions Earlier Wednesday, Leo celebrated the centuries-old Catalan tradition of popular piety by praying at Montserrat, a mountain complex outside the city that is dear to many Catalans.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Leo celebrated their centuries-old tradition of popular piety by praying at Montserrat, a mountain complex outside the city that is dear to many Catalans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 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
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Add to that the soothing rhythm of a cozy train rocking along its tracks, and everyday stresses start to melt away.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The second is a soothing post-shave lotion that hydrates for up to 24 hours.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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“Disarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disarming. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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