Antonyms for disarming
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : dis-ahr-ming |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈɑr mɪŋ |
Definition of disarming
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.
- adj charming
- He succeeded, however, in retaining them, and in disarming their fears.
- Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
- But Tresler listened to her greeting with a disarming smile on his face.
- Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
- "To serve you if possible, my godfather," was the disarming answer.
- Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
- He hastened after Francesco, and while the knight was disarming he came to voice his suspicions.
- Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini
- A laugh he decided was the most disarming of human manifestations.
- Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton
- He made a daring dash for liberty, disarming and killing a sentry.
- Extract from : « The Spoilers of the Valley » by Robert Watson
- Harris' manner was disarming, and the physicist felt more at ease.
- Extract from : « Security » by Poul William Anderson
- Robin surveyed her rather wistfully, and then smiled in a disarming fashion.
- Extract from : « The Right Stuff » by Ian Hay
- "I am sorry," said the Marquis with a sincerity which was attractive and disarming.
- Extract from : « Roosevelt in the Bad Lands » by H. Hagedorn.
- Say what you like, Mr. Spooner, laughed Doggie in his disarming way.
- Extract from : « The Rough Road » by William John Locke
Synonyms for disarming
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