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Definition of unarm

unarm

/ʌnˈɑːrm/
un · arm
Adjective:unarmed
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Past Simple:unarmed
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Past Participle:unarmed
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Present Participle:unarming
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unarm Lexical Profile

unarm Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To deprive of weapons, armor, or defensive equipment; to lay down one's arms.

Example

"The knights agreed to unarm before entering the great hall for the peace negotiations."

2

To render harmless, vulnerable, or incapable of hostility; to overcome the suspicion or anger of.

Example

"Her warm, genuine apology helped unarm the critic's hostility before the debate even began."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern English, 'disarm' is vastly preferred over 'unarm' as a verb, though the participial adjective 'unarmed' remains the standard everyday term for lacking weapons.

• Rhymes for unarm

• Nearby Words

unarguable
unarguably
unargued
unarm
unarmed
unarmored
unaroused

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the reversative prefix 'un-' and 'arm' (from Old French 'armer', ultimately from Latin 'armare', meaning 'to equip with weapons').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unarm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unarm
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