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disarm

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disarm [dis′ärm]
(ordnance)
To remove the detonating device or fuse of a bomb, mine, or other piece of explosive ordnance, or otherwise render it incapable of exploding in its usual manner.


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But when you disarm them, you at once offend them by showing that you distrust them, either for cowardice or for want of loyalty, and either of these opinions breeds hatred against you.
You are endeavouring to disarm me by reason, and to convince me against my will.
Even the propitiatory gestures of the creature failed to disarm me.
 
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