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disarming

/dɪsˈɑrmɪŋ/ /dɪˈzɑrmɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To deprive of weapons; to deprive of the means of attack or defense; to render defenseless.

Examples :

"The security guard disarmed the intruder before the police arrived. "
military weapon war action

Related Words

Illustration charming

charming verb

/ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/

To seduce, persuade or fascinate someone or something.

"He charmed her with his dashing tales of his days as a sailor."

Illustration security

security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

Illustration defenseless

defenseless adjective

/dɪˈfɛnsləs/

Lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack.

"The lost child, completely defenseless, wandered the park, crying softly. "

Illustration deprive

deprive verb

/dɪˈpɹaɪv/

To take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.

"The teacher decided to deprive the students of recess because they didn't finish their work. "

Illustration disposition

disposition noun

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

The arrangement or placement of certain things.

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

Illustration harmless

harmless adjective

/ˈhɑːmləs/ /ˈhɑɹmləs/

Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe.

"The small puppy was harmless and loved to lick everyone's face. "

Illustration disarmed

disarmed verb

/dɪsˈɑːrmd/ /dɪˈzɑːrmd/

To deprive of weapons; to deprive of the means of attack or defense; to render defenseless.

"The police disarmed the suspect before taking him into custody. "

Illustration intruder

intruder noun

/ənˈtɹudɚ/ /ɪnˈtɹuː.də(ɹ)/

Someone who intrudes.

"The loud noise startled the family, and they discovered an intruder in the living room. "

Illustration innocuous

innocuous adjective

/ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/

Harmless; producing no ill effect.

"The teacher's comments were innocuous, offering no criticism or negative judgment. "

Illustration entering

entering verb

/ˈɛn.təɹ.ɪŋ/

To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

"You should knock before you enter, unless you want to see me naked."

Illustration protestors

protestors noun

/prəˈtɛstərz/

One who protests, either singly or in a public display of group feeling.

"The protesters thronged Trafalgar Square and sang anti-war songs."

Illustration military

military noun

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/

Armed forces.

"He spent six years in the military."