Antonyms for disarm

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dis-ahrm

Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈɑrm

Definition of disarm

Origin : late 14c., from Old French desarmer (11c.), from des- (see dis-) + armer "to arm" (see arm (v.)). The figurative sense is slightly earlier in English than the literal. Related: Disarmed; disarming.

verb render defenseless
verb persuade

Example sentences :

But he was resolved to use his best skill to disarm her sophistication.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

She could disarm Gustavus of his sword, which was so terrible to the princes of Europe.
Extract from : « Biographical Stories » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

There is not another instrument can be discovered, to disarm and vanquish the human mind.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

“To work, madame,” he replied, lifting his cap with a courtesy which seemed to disarm her.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

Unconsciously, each had taken the best method to disarm the other.
Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray

Claire was studying her anxiously, and Marion hastened to disarm her.
Extract from : « The Heart of Thunder Mountain » by Edfrid A. Bingham

Neither his distress nor yet the sheer absurdity of it was able to disarm me.
Extract from : « The Shadow-Line » by Joseph Conrad

This I said to disarm his suspicions should he see me talking alone with Mr. Mason.
Extract from : « The Frozen Pirate » by W. Clark Russell

"Well, they haven't any right to disarm us," returned the youth, determinedly.
Extract from : « For the Liberty of Texas » by Edward Stratemeyer

The Winnebago was shrewd enough to disarm any doubt that might have been felt about himself.
Extract from : « The Hunters of the Ozark » by Edward S. Ellis

Synonyms for disarm

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