unarming

UK
/ʌnˈɑːmɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈɑrmɪŋ/

Translations

unarmingnoun
UK
/ʌnˈɑːmɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈɑrmɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act of depriving of weapons.
The treaty called for the unarming of all militant groups within six months.
Le traité prévoyait le désarmement de tous les groupes militants d’ici six mois.
unarmingadjective
more unarming
Comp.
most unarming
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈɑːmɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈɑrmɪŋ/
désarmantSe dit d’un comportement, d’un sourire ou d’une attitude qui fait baisser la méfiance.
Her unarming smile made everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
Son sourire désarmant mettait tout le monde à l’aise et le faisait se sentir bienvenu.
Additional translations
désarmantSens technique, lié à la neutralisation d’une arme ou d’un mécanisme explosif.
unarmverb

unarming

Gerund

unarmed
Past Simple
unarmed
Past Participle
unarming
Gerund
UK
/ʌnˈɑːm/
US
/ʌnˈɑrm/
désarmerAu sens propre : retirer les armes ou l’armure.
The knight decided to unarm after the battle was over.
Le chevalier décida de se désarmer une fois la bataille terminée.
Additional translations
désarmerAu sens figuré : faire tomber les défenses psychologiques ou émotionnelles.
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Definitions

unarmingnoun
The act or process of depriving a person or device of weapons; disarmament.
The treaty called for the unarming of all militant groups within six months.
unarmingadjective
Having a charming or gentle quality that reduces hostility or defensiveness; disarming.
Her unarming smile made everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
Removing or disabling weapons or explosive mechanisms.
The technician inserted the unarming pin to make the device safe.
unarmverb
To remove the weapons or armor from someone or something.
The knight decided to unarm after the battle was over.
To reduce or remove someone's psychological or emotional defenses; to disarm figuratively.
Her gentle humor managed to unarm even the most skeptical audience.