DEMILITARIZE Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

demilitarize

verb

(ˌ)dē-ˈmi-lə-tə-ˌrīz

Definition of demilitarize

as in to disarm

to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of the two nations agreed to demilitarize themselves reciprocally in hopes of avoiding war

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Recent Examples of demilitarize Somebody has to then-- demilitarize Gaza. — CBS News, 10 May 2026 Then there is the intent to demilitarize Ukraine. — Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 That phase includes limited border reopenings, efforts to demilitarize Gaza and discussions over postwar governance. — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026 Zelensky has said that Ukrainian forces would be willing to leave the eastern part of the country if Russian troops also withdraw and the area becomes demilitarized, with an international coalition monitoring the region. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for demilitarize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for demilitarize

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Laws used to criminalize dissent remain in force, intelligence and security agencies retain essentially the same structures and practices, and authorities have taken no steps to disarm or dismantle the colectivos.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
The purpose is not to intimidate you but to proactively acknowledge the challenges at the very beginning of the meeting, to disarm the pushback.

— Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of disarm

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Human Rights Watch verified videos published on social media that show children using explosives-laden drones, and interviewed family protection officers who work with children who have escaped from armed groups or have been allowed to demobilize.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Geoff Bland, senior vice president with LCP, said the gas generators will be operational through the end of 2027 after which they will be demobilized and moved offsite.

— Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 16 July 2026