disarm
disarm Lexical Profile
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• verb
To take a weapon or weapons away from a person, group, or force.
"The security officers acted quickly to disarm the intruder before anyone was hurt."
To allay the hostility, suspicion, or criticism of someone, typically through charm, warmth, or candor.
"Her warm smile and self-deprecating humor helped disarm even the most skeptical critics in the audience."
To deactivate a security system or remove the fuse from an explosive device so that it cannot detonate or trigger.
"Please remember to disarm the office alarm system using your keypad code when you arrive in the morning."
To reduce or give up a nation's or organization's military forces and weapons.
"Following the peace treaty, both nations agreed to disarm along the disputed border."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Late Middle English, from Old French desarmer, from des- (expressing reversal) + armer ('to arm'), ultimately from Latin arma ('weapons, defensive armor').