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Definition disarm in British English

disarm verb

verb
/dɪsˈɑː(r)m/
1

to take someone's weapons so that they can no longer use them

Example

a plan to disarm paramilitary groups

Synonyms and related words
amnesty arms control arms race
1.1

if a country or organization disarms, it reduces or gets rid of its weapons or armed forces

Example

Terrorist groups are unlikely to disarm.

Synonyms and related words
amnesty arms control arms race
2

to make someone feel less angry or unfriendly because of the way you behave or talk to them

Example

Interviewers are disarmed by her straightforward approach.

Synonyms and related words
calm down pacify appease
Definition disarm in British English