dis·arm 
/dɪsˈɑɚm/ verb
dis·arms; dis·armed; dis·arm·ing /dɪsˈɑɚm/ verb 1 a [+ obj] : to take weapons from (someone or something)
▪ disarm a prisoner ▪ The government has been unsuccessful at disarming the rebels.
b [no obj] : to give up weapons
▪ The terrorists have refused to disarm. — opposite arm 2 [+ obj] : to make (a bomb, mine, etc.) harmless
▪ It took more than an hour to disarm the bomb. — opposite arm 3 [+ obj] : to make (someone) friendly or less suspicious
▪ He has a way of disarming [=winning over] his critics by flattering them. ▪ We were disarmed [=charmed, captivated] by her sense of humor.
▪ disarm a prisoner ▪ The government has been unsuccessful at disarming the rebels.
b [no obj] : to give up weapons
▪ The terrorists have refused to disarm. — opposite arm
▪ It took more than an hour to disarm the bomb. — opposite arm
▪ He has a way of disarming [=winning over] his critics by flattering them. ▪ We were disarmed [=charmed, captivated] by her sense of humor.
