1. having a charming or appealing quality that removes suspicion or hostility

1. present participle of disarm: removing weapons from someone or making weapons harmless
2. present participle of disarm: removing someone’s anger, suspicion, or criticism

Examples

• Her disarming smile made everyone feel welcome at the party.
• The child’s disarming honesty caught the adults off guard.
• The police were disarming the suspect when backup arrived.
• The bomb squad is disarming the explosive device.
• His disarming sense of humor defused the tense situation.
• She had a disarming way of asking difficult questions.
• The negotiator was disarming the hostage-taker’s anger with calm words.