Definitions for disarm

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disarm dis·arm

Spelling: [dis-ahrm]

IPA: /dɪsˈɑrm/

Disarm is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 170 anagrams from letters in disarm (adimrs).

Definitions for disarm

verb (used with object)

1. to deprive of a weapon or weapons.
2. to remove the fuze or other actuating device from:
3. to deprive of the means of attack or defense:
4. to divest or relieve of hostility, suspicion, etc.; win the affection or approval of; charm:

verb (used without object)

1. to lay down one's weapons.
2. (of a country) to reduce or limit the size, equipment, armament, etc., of the army, navy, or air force.

Origin of disarm

First recorded in 1325-75; Middle English word from Old French word desarmer. See dis-¹, arm²

Examples for disarm

The doctors promise that the initiative will “disarm the boundaries between psychiatry, humanities, and hip-hop culture.”

She could disarm Gustavus of his sword, which was so terrible to the princes of Europe.

The aim is not to disarm our troops or weaken our national security, but to strengthen both.

“Only the most out-of-touch radical would try to disarm soldiers,” he said in a statement Thursday.

There is not another instrument can be discovered, to disarm and vanquish the human mind.

It was deemed too risky to try to disarm or move those chemical munitions, according to these officials.

But he was resolved to use his best skill to disarm her sophistication.

“To work, madame,” he replied, lifting his cap with a courtesy which seemed to disarm her.

Unconsciously, each had taken the best method to disarm the other.

I entered as part of the invasion force sent to disarm Iraq.