disarmament

[dis-ahr-muh-muhnt] / dɪsˈɑr mə mənt /

NOUN

reduction of weapons

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demilitarization 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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The Board of Peace is expected to be involved in overseeing the disarmament of Hamas, according to a person familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

In late November, China, for the first time in nearly two decades, omitted any mention of North Korean disarmament from a periodically released defense white paper that articulates its stance on global threats.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lebanon's army was expected to complete the disarmament south of the Litani River -- about 30 kilometres from the border with Israel -- by the end of 2025, before tackling the rest of the country.

From Barron's

“We are willing to give a chance to the implementation and support the ideas of disarmament,” said Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said the army is carefully planning "for the subsequent phases" of disarmament.

From Barron's