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- [dis-ahrm]
- /dɪsˈɑrm/
- /dɪˈsɑːm/
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- [dis-ahrm]
- /dɪsˈɑrm/
Definitions of disarm word
- verb with object disarm to deprive of a weapon or weapons. 1
- verb with object disarm to remove the fuze or other actuating device from: to disarm a bomb. 1
- verb with object disarm to deprive of the means of attack or defense: The lack of logic disarmed his argument. 1
- verb with object disarm to divest or relieve of hostility, suspicion, etc.; win the affection or approval of; charm: His smile disarmed us. 1
- verb without object disarm to lay down one's weapons. 1
- verb without object disarm (of a country) to reduce or limit the size, equipment, armament, etc., of the army, navy, or air force. 1
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Origin of disarm
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
First recorded in 1325-75; Middle English word from Old French word desarmer. See dis-1, arm2
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Parts of speech for Disarm
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disarm popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disarm
verb disarm
- demobilize — If a country or armed force demobilizes its troops, or if its troops demobilize, its troops are released from service and allowed to go home.
- subdue — to conquer and bring into subjection: Rome subdued Gaul.
- neutralize — to make neutral; cause to undergo neutralization.
- deactivate — If someone deactivates an explosive device or an alarm, they make it harmless or impossible to operate.
- occupy — to take or fill up (space, time, etc.): I occupied my evenings reading novels.
Antonyms for disarm
verb disarm
- incite — to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action: to incite a crowd to riot.
- mobilize — to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
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