as in demilitarizing
to release (someone or something) from military service
Both leaders agreed to demobilize their armies and sign the peace treaty. Ships returned to port to be demobilized.
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disarming
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By placing them center stage, Omokanye honors their unseen role in preserving cultural craftsmanship while disarming viewers with beauty.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025 -
Israel is emphatic that no withdrawal from Lebanon can take place until the Lebanese government begins the process of disarming Hezbollah.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Demobilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demobilizing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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