Synonyms of disarm

disarm 1 of 2

verb

dis-ˈärm 

1

as in to demilitarize

to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of

the defeated nation was disarmed so that it would never again be a threat to international order

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demilitarize
• demobilize
• denuclearize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• arm
• weapon
• militarize
• equip
• mobilize
• reequip
• mechanize
• embattle

2

as in to appease

to lessen the anger or agitation of

her future father-in-law was totally disarmed by her easy charm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appease
• placate
• soothe
• pacify
• calm
• please
• comfort
• mollify
• conciliate
• propitiate
• console
• assuage
• satisfy
• gentle
• tranquilize
• ingratiate
• delight
• quiet
• coax
• endear (to)
• gratify
• cajole
• content
• gladden
• cater (to)
• hush
• humor
• indulge
• satiate
• wheedle
• flatter
• spoil
• sate
• coddle
• pamper
• quench
• baby
• sweeten
• soft-soap
• sweet-talk
• overpraise
• adulate
• mollycoddle
• blandish
• blarney
• dulcify

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• anger
• infuriate
• enrage
• inflame
• antagonize
• annoy
• outrage
• aggravate
• provoke
• get
• irritate
• bother
• cross
• rile
• put out
• rouse
• exasperate
• ire
• burn (up)
• vex
• bug
• irk
• harass
• ruffle
• grate
• rankle
• chafe
• gall
• pique
• persecute
• disturb
• madden
• pester
• agitate
• incense
• worry
• distress
• upset
• discomfort
• unsettle
• roil
• offend
• perturb
• harry
• insult
• slight
• nettle
• fret
• peeve
• unhinge
• affront

disarmament

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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 disarm

Verb

Eisenkot refused to allow a shoot-to-kill policy or impose curfews on West Bank towns and disciplined a soldier who killed an attacker after he was already disarmed. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

An early career launched without shortcuts, with small roles in TV series and B movies until his major success as the star of the series ER, formed an actor who is able to inhabit the screen with disarming spontaneity. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Noun

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