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- [uhn-ahrm]
- /ʌnˈɑrm/
- /unarm/
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- [uhn-ahrm]
- /ʌnˈɑrm/
Definitions of unarm word
- verb with object unarm to deprive or relieve of arms; disarm. 1
- verb transitive unarm disarm 0
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Origin of unarm
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
First recorded in 1300-50, unarm is from the Middle English word unarmen. See un-2, arm2
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Parts of speech for Unarm
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unarm popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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.
unarm usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unarm
verb unarm
- de-escalate — to reduce the level or intensity of (a crisis, etc)
- demilitarize — To demilitarize an area means to ensure that all military forces are removed from it.
- disarm — to deprive of a weapon or weapons.
- deescalate — To decrease in intensity or magnitude.
- demilitarise — (British) alternative spelling of demilitarize.