disarm

verb

dis-ˈärm How to pronounce disarm (audio)
Definition of disarmnext
1
as in to demilitarize
to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of the defeated nation was disarmed so that it would never again be a threat to international order

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2
as in to appease
to lessen the anger or agitation of her future father-in-law was totally disarmed by her easy charm

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Recent Examples of disarm American pressure on weak governments in Iraq and Lebanon to disarm pro-Iranian militias could trigger additional conflict in which Iranian allies would hold the upper hand. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 The Israeli government said in a message in English that conversations were deep and constructive, while a message in Hebrew, attributed to an anonymous Israeli official, emphasized disagreements and said that Israel doubts Hamas will disarm. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 Catherine is disarmed enough to allow Alice to come with her for some fresh air out in the recreation yard. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026 For weeks, Israel has questioned the efficacy of the BOP’s plan, worried that the agreement struck with Hamas would not require the terrorist organization to disarm completely before Israel’s withdrawal from the region. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disarm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disarm
  1. demilitarize
  2. appease
  3. demobilize
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  • Spielman told The Associated Press that Israel's intelligence assessment is that Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its military rather than genuinely demilitarizing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Doron Spielman, spokesperson for the Israeli prime minister’s office, told the Associated Press that Israel’s intelligence assessment is that Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its military rather than genuinely demilitarizing.
    — Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of demilitarize
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  • So her producer, Gary Klein, brought in Al Perkins to appease her with some country-centric steel guitar.
    — Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Large pot meals and having a table full of small bites can help appease hangry guests and late arrivals.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Human Rights Watch verified videos published on social media that show children using explosives-laden drones, and interviewed family protection officers who work with children who have escaped from armed groups or have been allowed to demobilize.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Kevan Harris, an associate professor of sociology at UCLA who has studied the Iranian diaspora, said some of the ardently monarchist Iranians became disillusioned and demobilized when the war’s initial objective of regime change failed.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Definition of demobilize

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“Disarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disarm. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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