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verb

present participle of disarm
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as in demilitarizing
to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of the defeated nation was disarmed so that it would never again be a threat to international order

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Recent Examples of disarming
Adjective
This will be both disarming and believable, allowing your daughter to propose times that are both far off and inconvenient. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022 What follows instead is a pivotal listen that conveys trauma in an assured yet disarming way. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2021 Then check out the work of Danielle Perez, who delivers jokes about the heaviest of subjects with a breezy openness that’s totally disarming. Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2021 Garments can be gorgeous, disarming, and take your breath away. BostonGlobe.com, 15 Oct. 2021 These are the results when officers choose to draw their most disarming weapon: compassion. Steve Hartman, CBS News, 6 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disarming
Adjective
  • In the comment section, fans, along with Moore's celebrity friends, couldn't get over the adorable images.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 June 2025
  • Ashley Johnson, who played the adorable tyke Chrissy Seaver on two seasons of Growing Pains, stopped by the Pod Meets World recording studio to chat with Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
  • Measuring over 4 feet tall and just shy of two feet wide, this charming furniture find offers loads of storage in both top and bottom compartments.
    Alexandra Kay, People.com, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • Democratic leaders have come under criticism from within, some for pushing the party too far left, and others for appearing too conciliatory toward Trump, and a number who have felt disillusioned with its agenda have left the party entirely to either identify as independent or as a Republican.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
  • In contrast, Lee hails from a political party that has historically taken a more conciliatory approach to South Korea’s autocratic neighbor.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • Nicholas has since let go of the fear of appeasing the beauty standards of others.
    Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Knee-jerk reactions aimed at appeasing stakeholders can backfire, raising questions about whether initiatives are genuine or simply for show.
    Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • And be sure to check out our outstanding Father's Day Gift Guide for more ideas on what to get your dear old dad.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
  • And which gladly includes two very favored domains, e.g., the close and dear cousins of psychology and physics.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Adjective
  • Highly personable and ingratiating but with a tough core, Walters withstood critiques about the softness of her interrogatory style with celebrities and sometimes major political figures as well.
    Carmel Dagan, Variety, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Smith’s tone was self-conscious and ingratiating—at times, obsequious.
    Sam Adler-Bell, The New Republic, 7 Mar. 2022
Adjective
  • As soothing as that may sound, fun is really the theme.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
  • To help replenish healthy-looking skin while preventing irritation from the potent star ingredient, there’s a soothing and moisturizing blend of hyaluronic acid and shea butter.
    Deanna Pai, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • The classic Bronx is a full pour of gin, and about half that much of sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and orange juice.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 31 May 2025
  • Stop into Bodega Ultima for lunch, and save room for something sweet (perhaps the turtle crunch cheesecake) at The Boll Weevil Café & Sweetery.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 31 May 2025

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