disarm

Definition

  • verb: to take weapons from (someone or something)
  • verb: to deprive of means, reason, or disposition to be hostile
  • synonyms: unarm, disweapon, diswhip

Examples

  • 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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) 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