disarm

Word parts

dis- + arm

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪsˈɑː(r)m/

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Verb

Plain form disarm

Third-person singular disarms

Past tense disarmed

Past participle disarmed

Present participle disarming

1. (transitive) If you disarm a person, you take weapons away from their possession.
   • Antonym: arm