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

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

Discussions about limiting Iran’s nuclear program are formidably complex, with challenges that are both technical (determining the speeds of centrifuges that can be used) and diplomatic (verifying the Iranians’ often dubious claims of disarmament). — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Eisenkot would almost certainly set demanding conditions for Hezbollah’s disarmament. — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026

Barrack went further on the defensive on Sunday, responding to criticism of his assessment of ongoing negotiations between Israel and Lebanon over Israeli withdrawal and the disarmament of the militant group. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

The latest violence underscores how an October ceasefire has failed to halt the nearly three-year war, with tens of thousands of Palestinians dead and core disputes over disarmament and withdrawal still blocking a lasting deal. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Hamas had indeed accepted the disarmament provision, under pressure from key regional players Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026

Israel won't withdraw from Gaza and reconstruction of the area won't begin until full disarmament happens. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026

On August 9, Netanyahu said Israel rejected the plan and demanded the full disarmament of Hamas before any Israeli forces withdraw. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026