disarm

/dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/verb
Middle School
1

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

2

To deprive of the means or the disposition to harm; to render harmless or innocuous.

3

To lay down arms; to stand down.

4

To reduce one's own military forces.

5

To render into a state in which something is no longer armed, or prepared for use (such as to disable the security systems on).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing