disarm

[US]/dɪsˈɑːm/
[UK]/dɪsˈɑːrm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. reduce or limit the size of a military force
vt. make someone less angry or hostile

Phrases & Collocations

disarmament treaty

nuclear disarmament

disarmament talks

disarmament negotiations

unilateral disarmament

Example Sentences

it was much too risky to try to disarm him.

The policeman disarmed the thief.

Which country will be the first to disarm?

a guileless, disarming look.

his tact and political skills will disarm critics.

he gave her a disarming smile.

His smile disarmed us.

His friendliness disarmed all opposition.

The swordsman disarmed his opponent and ran him through.

guerrillas had completely disarmed and demobilized their forces.

the other militias had disarmed by the agreed deadline.

camp humour acts to provoke rather than disarm moral indignation.

the best way to disarm your critics is to make them laugh.

Her words disarmed him at once.

He flashed her a disarming smile.

Shadow Dance: The cooldowns on Sap, Garrotte, Ambush, Cheap Shot, Premeditation, Pickpocket, and Disarm Trap are no longer increased while this ability is activated.

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