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disarming

 

[ dɪsˈɑːrmɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

charm, personality

Disarming refers to something that has the ability to reduce hostility or tension, often through charm or appeal. It is commonly used to describe a person's manner or behavior that can make others feel at ease.

Synonyms

charming, unpretentious, winning

Examples of usage

  • His disarming smile made everyone feel welcome.
  • The actor's disarming personality won over the audience instantly.
  • She had a disarming way of addressing difficult topics.
Context #2 | Verb

weapon, threat

To disarm means to take away weapons or to make someone less threatening. This term can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, often implying the removal of aggression or danger.

Synonyms

disable, dismantle, neutralize

Examples of usage

  • The police managed to disarm the suspect without incident.
  • The negotiator's words were able to disarm the tense situation.
  • He tried to disarm her anger with an apology.

Translations

Translations of the word "disarming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desarmante

🇮🇳 निष्क्रिय करना

🇩🇪 entwaffnend

🇮🇩 melucuti

🇺🇦 роззброюючий

🇵🇱 rozbrajający

🇯🇵 武装解除の

🇫🇷 désarmant

🇪🇸 desarmante

🇹🇷 silahsızlandırıcı

🇰🇷 무장 해제하는

🇸🇦 غير مسلح

🇨🇿 rozpouštějící

🇸🇰 rozoberajúci

🇨🇳 解除武装的

🇸🇮 razorožljiv

🇮🇸 afvopnað

🇰🇿 қару-жарақсыздандыратын

🇬🇪 იარაღის გაუქმება

🇦🇿 silahsızlandırıcı

🇲🇽 desarmante

Etymology

The term 'disarming' originates from the late 19th century. The root word is 'disarm', which itself is composed of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'to do the opposite of', and 'arm', which comes from the Old French word 'arme', meaning 'weapon'. Therefore, to disarm originally meant to remove arms or weapons from someone, essentially making them defenseless. Over time, the term evolved to take on a more figurative meaning, where it describes the act of removing hostility or aggression, often through charm or appeal. This broadening of meaning reflects societal changes emphasizing conflict resolution and peaceful communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,129, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.