Synonyms of disarmament

disarmament

noun

as in demilitarization

the reduction or elimination of a country's armed forces or weapons

the ambassador spoke at length about the possible unilateral disarmament of his country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demilitarization
• demobilization
• denuclearization

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• armament
• militarization
• equipment
• mobilization
• mechanization
• reequipment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disarmament

But like Netanyahu, Eisenkot does not support giving up Israeli control of Gaza without the full disarmament of Hamas. — Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026

Brokered by the United States, these talks that led to the signing of the Trilateral Framework in June 2026 call for the disarmament of Hezbollah, the Israeli withdrawal from all Lebanese lands and the settlement of all disputes over borders. — Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026

The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former Tigrayan fighters is part of the 2022 peace agreement. — Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

The agreement’s broad promises — a new Palestinian administration, an international security force, Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal — have stalled amid deepening disagreements. — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

And then there was the Israeli condition that Hamas disarmament should come first, and then the rest of the promises outlined in the ceasefire could follow. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

After decades of disarmament, Russia, China, France, and several other nuclear powers are rapidly expanding their arsenals, while Germany, South Korea, Japan, and others are considering developing their own programs. — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026