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Acting or tending to diminish or avoid conflict or hostility
“At a personal level the federal results in Western Australia had the seductive and disarming effect of persuading the State Director and his coterie that in some manner they were responsible for the success.”
Befitting of being loved or adored
Charming and attractive, especially in manner or behavior
Which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity
The action of bringing peace and harmony
Present participle for to deactivate or neutralize something, typically an explosive by defusing it
“The serpentine robots could also be used to disarm explosives while minimizing the danger to humans.”
Present participle for to weaken an armed opposition, such as a military or army
“He also pleaded with the international community to intervene and help disarm the rebels threatening his capital.”
Present participle for to lay down one's weapons
“We emphatically rejected the demands for us to disarm.”
Present participle for to assuage the agitation or anger of (someone)
“He unsuccessfully pressed Churchill to promise post-war independence to India to stiffen Indian resolve to fight and to disarm American suspicions of a war to save the British Empire.”
Present participle for to cause to become physically weaker
Present participle for to cause physical or bodily damage or injury to
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