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as in demilitarizes
to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of
the defeated nation was disarmed so that it would never again be a threat to international order
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as in appeases
to lessen the anger or agitation of
her future father-in-law was totally disarmed by her easy charm
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Recent Examples of disarms
The Justice Department contends that judges have no authority to second-guess the president’s emergency findings, and doing so disarms his ability to effectively negotiate with other countries.
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
Hamas wants Israel to pull all troops out of Gaza and not restart the war, but Israel is unlikely to do that unless Hamas disarms, the AP reported.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Israeli troops still occupy Gaza and won't be withdrawing until Hamas disarms.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
The confrontation ends when Lorenzo disarms her and shoots, neutralizing the threat and securing the safety of his family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Israel has not yet responded to the offer, vowing to continue the war until Hamas disarms and releases all hostages.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Task, like its characters, disarms viewers by lulling them into a sense of comfort with its unassuming dressings.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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The discharge petition comes as Republicans have failed to put a plan for healthcare forward that appeases all of their caucus, as a small group seeks to work across the aisle for a solution.—
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The lotion also has a cooling effect that calms inflammation.—
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Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.—
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“Disarms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disarms. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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