Disarm: meaning, definitions and examples
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disarm
[ dɪsˈɑːm ]
military
To take weapons away from someone or a group of people.
Synonyms
deactivate, demilitarize, neutralize
Examples of usage
- The government has agreed to disarm rebel forces.
- The police disarmed the suspect without incident.
security
To remove the fuse or other source of ignition from (a bomb).
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bomb squad was called to disarm the explosive device.
general
The reduction of military forces and weapons.
Synonyms
deactivation, demilitarization
Examples of usage
- The treaty called for the disarmament of both countries.
Translations
Translations of the word "disarm" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desarmar
🇮🇳 निहत्था करना
🇩🇪 entwaffnen
🇮🇩 melucuti senjata
🇺🇦 роззброювати
🇵🇱 rozbroić
🇯🇵 武装解除する (ぶそうかいじょする)
🇫🇷 désarmer
🇪🇸 desarmar
🇹🇷 silahsızlandırmak
🇰🇷 무장 해제하다 (무장 해제하다)
🇸🇦 نزع السلاح
🇨🇿 odzbrojit
🇸🇰 odzbrojiť
🇨🇳 解除武装 (jiěchú wǔzhuāng)
🇸🇮 razorožiti
🇮🇸 afvopna
🇰🇿 қару-жарақсыздандыру
🇬🇪 გაიარაღება
🇦🇿 silahsızlandırmaq
🇲🇽 desarmar
Word origin
The word 'disarm' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' and 'arm' referring to weapons. It has been used in various contexts related to military actions, security measures, and peace agreements.
See also: arm, armband, armed, armlet, armlets, armor, armory, armour, armoury, arms, army, disarmed, unarm, unarmed.