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

Speaking on July 23, Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Seoul is now aiming to first freeze North Korea's current nuclear program, offering reciprocal concessions for interim steps short of full disarmament. — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026

Hamas’ disarmament remains a central obstacle to rebuilding Gaza. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The basic goal is to pursue the original objective of the United Nations – general and complete disarmament, an approach that would curb both nuclear AND non-nuclear weapons. — William Hartung, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Israeli and Lebanese negotiating teams are set to meet again there to continue hammering out a plan under which Israel would withdraw from southern Lebanon in exchange for Hezbollah’s disarmament. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Israeli and Lebanese negotiating teams are set to meet again there to continue working out a plan under which Israel would withdraw from southern Lebanon in exchange for Hezbollah’s disarmament. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026

The plan calls for a surge in humanitarian aid, governance by a civilian Palestinian administration, the disarmament of Hamas, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the deployment of an international force to help maintain security. — Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026

Hamas has agreed to the plan for Gaza's disarmament, a senior Hamas official told CBS News' partner network BBC News. — Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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