disarms
Takes weapons away
Disarms is the third-person singular of disarm, which means to remove weapons from someone or to reduce military forces and armaments.
A police officer might disarm a suspect; a nation disarms when it reduces its arsenal.
The figurative sense is equally common: to disarm someone is to defuse their hostility or suspicion, often through charm or unexpected warmth.
Her genuine apology completely disarmed him.
Something disarming puts you at ease when you expected confrontation.
Seize by authority
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
- stripNarrow elongated piece
- decommissionWithdraw from operational use
- demilitarizeRemove armed forces
neutralize · unarm · metal detector · checkpoint · frisk · search · arsenal · munitions
Formal conflict-resolution discussions
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- accordHarmony between parties
- détenteEasing of strained relations
ceasefire · truce · nonproliferation · diplomacy · reconciliation · mediation · weapons ban · verification
Hold attention irresistibly
- enchantMagically captivate someone
- beguileCharm into deception
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- win overGain another's support
put at ease · ingratiate · sweet-talk · coax · persuade · magnetism · charisma · grace
Reduce intensity deliberately
- defuseRender harmless
- neutralizeCancel an effect
- deactivateTurn off or neutralize
- bomb disposalNeutralizing explosive devices
explosive ordnance · tripwire · detonator · dismantle · disable · unexploded · booby trap · IED
Without means to resist
- exposedOut in open
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- helplessUnable to act independently
- strippedHad coverings removed
weakened · open · susceptible · unshielded · unguarded · unfortified · powerless · naked
confiscate
Seize by authority
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
- stripNarrow elongated piece
- decommissionWithdraw from operational use
demilitarize · neutralize · unarm · metal detector · checkpoint · frisk · search · arsenal · munitions · ammunition
peace talks
Formal conflict-resolution discussions
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- accordHarmony between parties
détente · ceasefire · truce · nonproliferation · diplomacy · reconciliation · mediation · weapons ban · verification · peace process
captivate
Hold attention irresistibly
win over · put at ease · ingratiate · sweet-talk · coax · persuade · magnetism · charisma · grace · warmth
deescalate
Reduce intensity deliberately
- defuseRender harmless
- neutralizeCancel an effect
- deactivateTurn off or neutralize
bomb disposal · explosive ordnance · tripwire · detonator · dismantle · disable · unexploded · booby trap · IED · timer
defenseless
Without means to resist
- exposedOut in open
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- helplessUnable to act independently
stripped · weakened · open · susceptible · unshielded · unguarded · unfortified · powerless · naked · penetrable
- Eskrimastick fighting, double stick, rattan, sticks, espada
- stick weaponsbo staff, quarterstaff, wooden staff, long stick, short stick
disarmsarms
Upper body limbs
weaponizes · equips · militarizes · mobilizes · fortifies
disarmsthreatens
Expresses intent to harm
intimidates · antagonizes · alarms · alienates · discourages
- nuclear disarmamentReducing atomic weapon stockpiles
- disarmament treatyAgreement to reduce weapons
- disarmament talksDiplomacy to reduce weaponry
- global disarmamentWorldwide elimination of weapons
- disarmament agreementsPacts limiting military weapons