disarmer

One who defuses

A disarmer is someone or something that removes weapons or defenses.

In literal contexts, a disarmer might be a negotiator working toward nuclear disarmament or a technician who neutralizes explosives.

Figuratively, a disarmer is anything that breaks down resistance or hostility: Her smile was a disarmer, melting his anger instantly.

diplomatic

negotiator

One who bargains professionally

envoy · arbitrator · conciliator · intermediary · treaty · detente · dialogue · summit · talks · parley

technical

bomb squad

Explosive ordnance responders

deactivator · disposal · robot · countermeasure · circuit interrupter · toolkit · safety pin · tripwire · failsafe · disassembly

interpersonal

charmer

One who captivates others

warmth · wit · humor · deflector · diffuser · rapport · empathy · sincerity · openness · trust-builder

nuclear

nonproliferation

Restricting weapons dissemination

warhead · stockpile · inspection · verification · bilateral · multilateral · arsenal · deterrence · moratorium · test ban

Opposites
weapons/military stance

disarmerarms dealer

Vendor of weaponry

militarist · arms manufacturer · gun runner · defense contractor · hawk

conflict disposition

disarmeraggressor

One who initiates conflict

warmonger · warmaker · belligerent · combatant · war hawk

Phrases
Family

disarm, disarming, disarmed, disarmament, disarms, disarmers

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