disarming

UK
/dɪsˈɑːmɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈɑrmɪŋ/

Translations

disarminggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪsˈɑːmɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈɑrmɪŋ/
Used adjectivally; derived from the present participle of "disarm".
She gave him a disarming smile.
Она подарила ему обезоруживающую улыбку.
disarmingnoun
disarmings
pl
UK
/dɪsˈɑːmɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈɑrmɪŋ/
Gerundial noun denoting the act or process of removing weapons, uncountable.
disarmverb

disarming

Gerund

disarmed
Past Simple
disarmed
Past Participle
disarming
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈɑːm/
US
/dɪsˈɑrm/
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the enemy.
Солдатам было приказано разоружить врага.
The bomb squad was able to disarm the explosive device.
Сапёры смогли обезвредить взрывное устройство.

Definitions

disarminggerund / present participle
Having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm.
Her disarming smile made everyone feel at ease during the tense meeting.
Removing or capable of removing weapons; relating to disarmament.
The disarming measures outlined in the treaty must be completed within five years.
disarmingnoun
The act or process of removing weapons or making someone harmless; disarmament.
The disarming of the militia was completed within a week.
disarmverb
To take away weapons or armaments from someone or something.
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the captured enemy troops.
To reduce the level of hostility or suspicion in a situation.
Her warm smile helped to disarm the tense atmosphere in the room.
To render a bomb or explosive device harmless.
The bomb squad was called in to disarm the suspicious package.