dəs, (ˈ)dis+, also dəz or (ˈ)diz+ verb
Etymology: Middle English desarmen, from Middle French desarmer, from Old French, from des- dis- (I) + armer to arm — more at arm
transitive verb
1.
a. : to divest of arms
methodically disarming the captured troops
b. : to deprive of a means of attack or defense
disarm a city by razing its walls
disarm a ship
c. : to deprive of the capacity or means of inflicting material injury
d. : to make harmless (as a mine or bomb) by removing a fuse or other actuating device
2.
a. : to make powerless : deprive of means or disposition to harm, criticize, or be hostile
disarmed the administration's foes by a series of reform laws
disarmed criticism by frank avowal of his errors
b. : to win over by persuasive words or acts
disarm her angry father with winning smiles and caresses
intransitive verb
1. : to lay aside arms
2. : to reduce materially or to a peace footing the military establishment of a country (as at the close of a war)