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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
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That the same actor who communicated infuriating brashness in Challengers and louche swindler energy in La Chimera is able to nail it with a character of such disarming sincerity in Dead Man is worthy of more than just passing notice.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Reuters, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
States controlled by Democrats need to respond; unilateral disarmament never makes sense.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
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Verb
If personality conflicts emerge, know how to disarm them effectively.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That the same actor who communicated infuriating brashness in Challengers and louche swindler energy in La Chimera is able to nail it with a character of such disarming sincerity in Dead Man is worthy of more than just passing notice.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
The move is meant to mark the start of a broader disarmament effort, with additional deliveries expected in the coming weeks from Burj al-Barajneh and other camps across the country, the office said in a statement.
—Reuters, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
States controlled by Democrats need to respond; unilateral disarmament never makes sense.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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Starmer and others have said that a Palestinian state must be demilitarized.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Palestinian Authority has engaged directly with Canada and the international community to undertake essential reforms, including comprehensive governance reforms, holding general elections in 2026 in which Hamas can play no role, and demilitarizing the Palestinian state.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement According to Knight, Edward’s gesture was part of a general effort to extend an olive branch to appease potential adversaries.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Planning Commission’s recommendation to push the dedicated bus lanes to the first phase of development seems unlikely to appease those most concerned about future traffic congestion.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Israel insists its campaign targets the demilitarization of Hamas and release of hostages taken by the Palestinian militant group after its terror attacks in October 2023.—
Ruxandra Iordache,Emma Graham,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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In any peace talks, Russia will try to seek demilitarization of Ukraine and severe limitations on its militarization and security partnerships with NATO and Europe, which would render Ukraine perennially vulnerable and endanger European security.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
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In the eyes of his critics, Zelensky has allowed too many Ukrainians to remain physically and mentally demobilized, placing a greater burden on those already exhausted by years of fighting.—
NATALIYA GUMENYUK,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Aug. 2025
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Israel wants Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia that took a beating during its war with Israel last fall, disarmed and demobilized.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Disarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disarm. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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