disarm
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/dɪsˈɑrm/
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/dɪsˈɑːm/
remove weapons or hostility
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disarm' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desarmer,' where 'des-' meant 'away' and 'armer' meant 'to arm.'
Historical Evolution
'desarmer' transformed into the Middle English word 'disarmen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disarm.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take away weapons,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'to pacify or calm someone.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to take weapons away from someone or something.
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the captured enemy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35