disarming
|dis/arm/ing|
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/dɪsˈɑrmɪŋ/
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/dɪsˈɑːmɪŋ/
(disarm)
remove weapons or hostility
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disarming' originates from the verb 'disarm', which comes from the Old French 'desarmer', meaning 'to deprive of arms'.
Historical Evolution
'desarmer' transformed into the Middle English 'disarmen', eventually becoming the modern English word 'disarm'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take away weapons', but over time it evolved to include the figurative sense of 'removing hostility'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'disarm'.
He is disarming the bomb.
Adjective 1
having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm.
Her disarming smile made everyone feel at ease.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45