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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Play disarms fear by building trust and reminding teams that creativity and connection thrive in wonder, not worry.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026 -
The Justice Department contends that judges have no authority to second-guess the president’s emergency findings, and doing so disarms his ability to effectively negotiate with other countries.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Demilitarizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demilitarizes. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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