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- [dis-ahr-ming]
- /dɪsˈɑr mɪŋ/
- /dɪˈsɑːm/
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- [dis-ahr-ming]
- /dɪsˈɑr mɪŋ/
Definitions of disarming word
- adjective disarming removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion, etc., as by being charming: a disarming smile. 1
- verb with object disarming to deprive of a weapon or weapons. 1
- verb with object disarming to remove the fuze or other actuating device from: to disarm a bomb. 1
- verb with object disarming to deprive of the means of attack or defense: The lack of logic disarmed his argument. 1
- verb with object disarming to divest or relieve of hostility, suspicion, etc.; win the affection or approval of; charm: His smile disarmed us. 1
- verb without object disarming to lay down one's weapons. 1
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Origin of disarming
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; disarm + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Disarming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disarming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disarming
adj disarming
- irresistible — not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood: an irresistible impulse.
- ingratiating — charming; agreeable; pleasing.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- seductive — tending to seduce; enticing; beguiling; captivating: a seductive smile.
- persuasive — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
adjective disarming
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
- captivating — Someone or something that is captivating fascinates or attracts you.
- attractive — A person who is attractive is pleasant to look at.
- beguiling — Something that is beguiling is charming and attractive.
- appealing — Someone or something that is appealing is pleasing and attractive.
Antonyms for disarming
adj disarming
- despicable — If you say that a person or action is despicable, you are emphasizing that they are extremely nasty, cruel, or evil.
- disgusting — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
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