to deprive of a weapon or weapons.

to remove the fuze or other actuating device from

to disarm a bomb.

to deprive of the means of attack or defense

The lack of logic disarmed his argument.

to divest or relieve of hostility, suspicion, etc.; win the affection or approval of; charm

His smile disarmed us.

to lay down one's weapons.

(of a country) to reduce or limit the size, equipment, armament, etc., of the army, navy, or air force.

verb

arm

verb

conciliate , cripple , deactivate , debilitate , deescalate , demilitarize , demobilize , disable , disband , disqualify , incapacitate , invalidate , neutralize , occupy , pacify , paralyze , prostrate , skin , strip , subdue , subjugate , unarm , weaken , allure , attract , bewitch , captivate , charm , coax , convince , enchant , fascinate , seduce , set at ease , urge , win over , defuse , immobilize , influence