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disarming
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[ adjective ] capable of allaying suspicion or hostility and inspiring confidence
Examples "a disarming smile" Used in print (Tom F. Driver, "Beckett by the Madeleine,"...)The mouth frequently breaks_into a disarming smile . (Edward Jablonski, Harold Arlen Happy with the Blues....)It is , however , a disarming disguise , or perhaps a shield , for not_only has Mercer proved himself to be one of the few great lyricists over the years , but also one who can function remarkably under pressure . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] capable of allaying hostility
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[ noun ] (military) act of reducing or depriving of arms
Synonyms Examples : "the disarmament of the aggressor nations must be complete" Related terms |
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