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

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

The Board of Peace has maintained that the agreement indeed requires a total disarmament of Hamas before Israel is obligated to take any action. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026

In a torrent of articles, Weiner has pushed for global nuclear disarmament. — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

The Board of Peace laid out a 15-point roadmap covering the withdrawal and disarmament. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026