The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DISARMING
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What does DISARMING mean?
DISARMING verb- To deprive of weapons; to deprive of the means of attack or defense; to render defenseless.
- To deprive of the means or the disposition to harm; to render harmless or innocuous
- To lay down arms; to stand down.
- To reduce one's own military forces.
- To disable the security systems on.
- Charming; likely to put one at ease.