be disarmed
[/bi dɪsˈɑːrmd/]
verb phrase
estar desarmado; ser desarmado
1. to have weapons removed or taken away; to be stripped of arms or weapons
The soldiers were disarmed after the conflict ended.
Os soldados foram desarmados após o fim do conflito.
2. to be charmed or won over; to have one's defenses lowered emotionally or mentally
She was completely disarmed by his genuine smile and kindness.
Ela foi completamente desarmada pelo seu sorriso genuíno e gentileza.
3. to have one's suspicions or resistance removed; to be made harmless or non-threatening
The criminal's innocent demeanor disarmed the police officers.
A aparência inocente do criminoso desarmou os policiais.
In both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese contexts, 'be disarmed' has evolved from its literal military meaning (removing weapons) to a more common figurative meaning in everyday conversation, describing the emotional state of being charmed or having one's defenses lowered by someone's kindness, humor, or charisma. This reflects the linguistic shift in modern usage toward psychological and emotional dimensions.
NYC Slang
had one's game spit; been charmed; fell for it
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