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Entwaffnen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Entwaffnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "disarm", "unarm" or "disarm (metaphorically)".
Essential properties of "entwaffnen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: entwaffnen
- Simple past: entwaffnete
- Participle: entwaffnet
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "entwaffnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To disarm someone or something"
- Definition: "To take away weapons from someone or something, to disarm completely."
- Translation(s): disarm, unarm
- Synonym(s): abrüsten, demilitarisieren
- Antonym(s): bewaffnen, aufrüsten
- Related word(s): Waffe, Bewaffnung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Polizei konnte den Täter entwaffnen.
- Es ist wichtig, Konflikte zu entwaffnen.
- Der Soldat wurde erfolgreich entwaffnen.
2.) "To disarm someone metaphorically, to win them over"
- Definition: "Metaphorically, to make someone lose their resistance or defense."
- Translation(s): disarm (metaphorically), win over, charm
- Synonym(s): entkräften, schwächen
- Antonym(s): stärken, ermutigen
- Related word(s): Verteidigung, Widerstand
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sein Lächeln konnte jeden entwaffnen.
- Ihre Argumente entwaffnen die Kritiker.
- Die Ehrlichkeit des Kindes entwaffnen die Erwachsenen.