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disarming
UK
/dɪsˈɑːmɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈɑrmɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/dɪsˈɑːmɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈɑrmɪŋ/
Used adjectivally; derived from the present participle of "disarm".
Her disarming smile made everyone feel at ease during the tense meeting.
Son sourire désarmant a mis tout le monde à l’aise pendant la réunion tendue.
Additional translations
disarmings
pl
UK
/dɪsˈɑːmɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈɑrmɪŋ/
Gerundial noun denoting the act or process of removing weapons, uncountable.
The disarming of the militia was completed within a week.
Le désarmement de la milice a été achevé en une semaine.
Synonyms
surrender of arms
arms reduction
disarming
Gerund
disarmed
Past Simple
disarmed
Past Participle
disarming
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈɑːm/
US
/dɪsˈɑrm/
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the captured enemy troops.
Les soldats reçurent l'ordre de désarmer les troupes ennemies capturées.
Her warm smile helped to disarm the tense atmosphere in the room.
Son sourire chaleureux a aidé à désarmer l'atmosphère tendue dans la pièce.
Additional translations
Definitions
Her disarming smile made everyone feel at ease during the tense meeting.
The disarming measures outlined in the treaty must be completed within five years.
The disarming of the militia was completed within a week.
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the captured enemy troops.
Her warm smile helped to disarm the tense atmosphere in the room.
The bomb squad was called in to disarm the suspicious package.