Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unarm

verb
ˌʌnˈɑːrm
Definition
To take away weapons from someone; to disarm.
Examples
  • During a peace treaty, the two opposing sides agreed to unarm.
  • The police were able to unarm the suspect without any violence.
  • Diplomatic negotiations can help to unarm tensions between countries.
Meaning
The act of removing weapons or defenses from a person or group.
Synonyms
  • disarm
  • deactivate
  • remove weapons
  • dissolve