as in demobilizes
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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disarms
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Israel has not yet responded to the offer, vowing to continue the war until Hamas disarms and releases all hostages.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025 -
Task, like its characters, disarms viewers by lulling them into a sense of comfort with its unassuming dressings.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Demilitarizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demilitarizes. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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