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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a thoroughly disarming little rascal who can talk his way out of any trouble
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
there's a disarming lack of pretension about the girl
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as in conciliatory
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
the secretary's disarming smile made me forget why I was angry
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as in demilitarizing
to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of
the defeated nation was disarmed so that it would never again be a threat to international order
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as in appeasing
to lessen the anger or agitation of
her future father-in-law was totally disarmed by her easy charm
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Recent Examples of disarming
Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022
What follows instead is a pivotal listen that conveys trauma in an assured yet disarming way.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2021
Then check out the work of Danielle Perez, who delivers jokes about the heaviest of subjects with a breezy openness that’s totally disarming.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2021
Garments can be gorgeous, disarming, and take your breath away.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 Oct. 2021
These are the results when officers choose to draw their most disarming weapon: compassion.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 6 June 2021
Adjective
This will be both disarming and believable, allowing your daughter to propose times that are both far off and inconvenient.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022
What follows instead is a pivotal listen that conveys trauma in an assured yet disarming way.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2021
Then check out the work of Danielle Perez, who delivers jokes about the heaviest of subjects with a breezy openness that’s totally disarming.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2021
Garments can be gorgeous, disarming, and take your breath away.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 Oct. 2021
These are the results when officers choose to draw their most disarming weapon: compassion.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 6 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disarming
Adjective
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That means a revisit for old fans who grew up with Stitch's shenanigans alongside his young Hawaiian bestie Lilo and a fresh bunch of little movie lovers discovering the adorable pals for the first time.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Slice & Stack Sandwich Counter This adorable Melissa & Doug wooden sandwich counter is an excellent toy to encourage counting, sorting, fine motor skills, and imaginative play.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The epilogue takes the form of an obituary for the magazine’s late founder, but also acts as Anderson’s charming ode to the golden age of longform journalism.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Khalil, known for his charisma and his conciliatory manner, eventually became a mediator, representing the protesters in talks with the university’s administrators.—
Aida Alami,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
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At the same time, the leadership in each country has embraced religious nationalism, and each has hardened its views of the other, making any conciliatory gesture all but impossible.—
Mujib Mashal,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Nicholas has since let go of the fear of appeasing the beauty standards of others.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2025
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Knee-jerk reactions aimed at appeasing stakeholders can backfire, raising questions about whether initiatives are genuine or simply for show.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And that, dear reader, is where the danger list comes in.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Many things in my past--circumstances, relationships, events, situations, obligations, wrong actions and disappointments--have come into my life in my 92 years of earth living, 74 of them knowing our dear Savior.—
H.D. McCarty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Highly personable and ingratiating but with a tough core, Walters withstood critiques about the softness of her interrogatory style with celebrities and sometimes major political figures as well.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
30 Dec. 2022
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Smith’s tone was self-conscious and ingratiating—at times, obsequious.—
Sam Adler-Bell,
The New Republic,
7 Mar. 2022
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As soothing as that may sound, fun is really the theme.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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To help replenish healthy-looking skin while preventing irritation from the potent star ingredient, there’s a soothing and moisturizing blend of hyaluronic acid and shea butter.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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Stop into Bodega Ultima for lunch, and save room for something sweet (perhaps the turtle crunch cheesecake) at The Boll Weevil Café & Sweetery.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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In reality, Biel and Banks have sweet relationships of their own, with husbands Justin Timberlake and Max Handelman, respectively Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks star as twisted sisters in the mysterious thriller, The Better Sister.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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“Disarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disarming. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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