Disarming definitions and example sentences on Wordnik

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That means disturbance in the Highlands, which are uneasy and very far from being disarmed: the disarming is a farce I can bear you out in that," said I Disturbance in the Highlands makes the hour of our old watchful enemy," pursued his lordship, holding out a finger as he paced and I give you my word we may have a '45 again with the Campbells on the other side.

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adjective Tending to allay suspicion or hostility; winning favor or confidence: a disarming smile.

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I don't see him unilaterally disarming, although who knows? we barely have that many nukes left as it is and even W was getting rid of them. — Latest Articles
It's utterly disarming, a film that unspools like a big sigh of pleasure. — It's Not For Everyone.
But I am guessing it could be quite disarming, and could send your debate partner scurrying for less effective talking points. — Infowars
Muslim Khan, suggested after the parliament vote that disarming was at least an option. — Forbes.com: News
A smile alarmingly disarming, jarring even, amid the banging echoes from unknown corners. — AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed