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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
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as in to appease
to lessen the anger or agitation of
her future father-in-law was totally disarmed by her easy charm
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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
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Recent Examples of disarm
Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Even since the formation of a government in 2025, however, the Lebanese state has been unable to effectively make progress in disarming Hezbollah as stipulated in the November 2024, armistice agreement that ended that previous round of fighting.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The main sticking point remains Hamas’ disarmament.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The tenant managed to disarm Costume and stab him in his thigh and lower back with the crook’s own knife, sources said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Even since the formation of a government in 2025, however, the Lebanese state has been unable to effectively make progress in disarming Hezbollah as stipulated in the November 2024, armistice agreement that ended that previous round of fighting.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Noun
Mladenov did not answer questions about what could lie ahead for Gaza in the absence of disarmament.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The main sticking point remains Hamas’ disarmament.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disarm
Verb
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Under the 1979 treaty, the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula bordering southern Israel was largely demilitarized.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Somebody has to then-- demilitarize Gaza.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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The compromise would help appease hundreds of residents who complained at a five-hour public hearing Wednesday night about those cuts and some other proposals, including plans to eliminate the Office of Child and Youth Success.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The survey is the latest to show Trump has failed to appease voters’ economic concerns, with his disapproval rating on the economy increasing seven points, to 56%, since this time last year, though his approval rating has improved by one point, to 38%.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The Palestinian militant group has sought to link any demilitarization to Israeli troop pullbacks.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Who knew that an attempt to ruin Iran’s navy and army would result in the demilitarization of the West?—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bet was that engaging with several forces at the same time would avoid power vacuums that are quickly filled when one group demobilizes.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
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Firefighters and equipment are starting to be demobilized as the Incident Management Team transfers command back to local authorities.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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“Disarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disarm. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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