1. to remove weapons from someone or something
2. to make someone less hostile or defensive
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The police officer unarms the suspect during the arrest.
• The treaty unarms both nations completely.
• Security unarms all visitors before they enter the building.
• Her gentle smile unarms even the angriest customers.
• The comedian’s self-deprecating humor unarms his critics.
• The negotiator unarms the tension in the room with careful words.