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Disarm

To deprive of arms; to take away the weapons of; to deprive of the means of attack or defense; to render defenseless.

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Convert 76% connected

To cause to turn; to turn.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Convince 76% connected

To overpower; to overcome; to subdue or master.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Deprive 76% connected

To take away; to put an end; to destroy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Divest 76% connected

To unclothe; to strip, as of clothes, arms, or equipage; -- opposed to invest.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Remove 76% connected

To move away from the position occupied; to cause to change place; to displace; as, to remove a building.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Strip 76% connected

To deprive; to bereave; to make destitute; to plunder; especially, to deprive of a covering; to skin; to peel; as, to strip a man of his possession,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Synonym 1

Unarm 92% connected

To disarm.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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