disarm
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/dɪsˈɑːrm/
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/dɪsˈɑːm/
to take weapons away from someone
The police were able to disarm the attacker quickly.
to give up weapons or reduce military forces
The country agreed to disarm as part of the peace treaty.
to make someone less angry or defensive
His honest apology helped disarm her anger.