He has a way of 'disarming' [='winning over'] his critics by flattering them.
We were 'disarmed' [='charmed, captivated'] by her sense of humor.
The government has been unsuccessful at 'disarming' the rebels.
(..) Whoo! Nothing's gonna stop me now. Oh, yes! The supposed missing Piece of Resistance... ...that can somehow magically disarm the Kragle. One day, a talented lass or fellow A Special One with face of yellow Will make the Piece (..)2014 The Lego Movie