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disarm

[dis-ahrm] / dɪsˈɑrm /
VERB
render defenseless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deactivate demilitarize demobilize disband neutralize occupy subdue
STRONG
conciliate debilitate disable disqualify incapacitate invalidate pacify paralyze prostrate skin strip subjugate unarm weaken
WEAK
deescalate
Antonyms
STRONG
aid allow assist capacitate cover enable help incite mobilize permit strengthen
WEAK
arm
VERB
charm or win over
Synonyms
STRONG
allure attract bewitch captivate charm enchant fascinate melt relieve seduce set at ease soften soothe win over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitate concern disenchant disquiet disturb offend perturb worry

Example Sentences

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Lebanon's government has vowed to disarm Hezbollah, which was created in the 1980s in response to Israel's occupation of Lebanon during the 15-year Lebanese civil war.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Beirut dithered away all of 2025 while U.S. envoy Tom Barrack pleaded with it to disarm Hezbollah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The report called for a new bilateral security pact, sanctions and other reforms including banning Nigeria's beef exports to compel armed herder groups to disarm.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

"Each of the CEOs of the main AI companies, I believe, wants to disarm" but cannot do so "unilaterally" as they would be fired by investors, he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

But when you disarm them you begin to offend them.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli