disarm

verbs

remove offensive capability from
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antonym
make less hostile; win over
"Her charm disarmed the prosecution lawyer completely"
is a type of (narrower)
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
"He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"
take away the weapons from; render harmless
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