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

Tehran will keep arming itself against disarmament, Washington will misread its leverage, and the next ceasefire will be just another interlude rather than a path toward any lasting exit from these wars. — Sanam Vakil, Time, 16 July 2026

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain largely deadlocked over the implementation of the ceasefire’s second phase, including the disarmament of Hamas and the reconstruction of Gaza. — Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

The deal called for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, new governance in Gaza and Hamas's disarmament. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 July 2026

The present-day context is in many ways unique because the balance of power in Lebanon has shifted in ways that make Hezbollah’s disarmament – and a historic Lebanese settlement with Israel – more politically plausible than at any point in decades. — Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

Hamas’ statement made no mention of disarmament, one of the key requirements under the second phase of the ceasefire deal, which the group has so far refused. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Hamas’ announcement is seen as being largely symbolic, observers say, and makes no mention of the group’s disarmament — a key requirement by Israel in order for a lasting peace deal to proceed. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 6 July 2026

Nuclear disarmament obligations must be fulfilled completely and verifiably. — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

But an agreement signed last week between the Israeli and Lebanese governments to end the fighting in southern Lebanon links Israel's removal of forces from the area with Hezbollah's disarmament. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 30 June 2026