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Dictionary: dis·arm·ing   (dĭs-är'mĭng) pronunciation
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adj.
Tending to allay suspicion or hostility; winning favor or confidence: a disarming smile.

disarmingly dis·arm'ing·ly adv.

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Definition: charming
Antonyms: despicable, disgusting

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Removal of the crown of the canine teeth in primates. Includes denervation of the pulp cavity.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: act of reducing or depriving of arms
  Synonym: disarmament
  Antonym: arming (meaning #1)

The adjective disarming has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: capable of allaying suspicion or hostility and inspiring confidence

Meaning #2: capable of allaying hostility

 
 
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