demilitarization

NOUN

disarmament

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demobilization

STRONG

conquest de-escalation disablement disqualification freeze occupation pacification subjugation

WEAK

arms limitation arms reduction crippling neutralizing paralyzing rendering powerless

Antonyms

STRONG

surrender yielding

WEAK

arming buildup

Example Sentences

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Demilitarization, though, is a key sticking point standing in the way of a cease-fire deal.

From Time • Jul. 25, 2014