1
as in demilitarizes
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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2
as in appeases
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 disarms
Hamas wants Israel to pull all troops out of Gaza and not restart the war, but Israel is unlikely to do that unless Hamas disarms, the AP reported.
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Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Israeli troops still occupy Gaza and won't be withdrawing until Hamas disarms.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
The confrontation ends when Lorenzo disarms her and shoots, neutralizing the threat and securing the safety of his family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Israel has not yet responded to the offer, vowing to continue the war until Hamas disarms and releases all hostages.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Task, like its characters, disarms viewers by lulling them into a sense of comfort with its unassuming dressings.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Israeli troops still occupy Gaza and won't be withdrawing until Hamas disarms.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
The confrontation ends when Lorenzo disarms her and shoots, neutralizing the threat and securing the safety of his family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Israel has not yet responded to the offer, vowing to continue the war until Hamas disarms and releases all hostages.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Task, like its characters, disarms viewers by lulling them into a sense of comfort with its unassuming dressings.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disarms
calms
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Then, the still sweet voice calms me.—
BEA L. HINES,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Centella asiatica calms skin and keeps it comfortable for a balanced, radiance-enhancing treatment.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Disarms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disarms. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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