Definition

To take away someone's weapons or armor, making them defenseless.

Example

The soldiers were ordered to unarm the enemy before the negotiations began.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how they unarm knights in movies?

Yeah, it always seems so dramatic when they take off the armor.

Right? It makes you wonder how heavy it really is to wear all that gear.

Definitely! I'd probably feel relieved once they finally unarm me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unarm → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "arm" (from Old French *armer*, meaning to equip or provide with weapons). The word "unarm" means to remove weapons or to disarm someone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' or 'opposite' ('un-') when you picture taking away someone's 'weapons' ('arm'). This helps you remember that 'unarm' means to take away arms or weapons.

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