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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But “the United States knows our red lines in terms of nuclear disarmament, proxies, ballistic missile production,” the Israeli official said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

For some time, there have been whispers of divisions inside Hezbollah about the way forward, as President Joseph Aoun pushes ahead with a disarmament plan laid out in the ceasefire agreement.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Those troops will possibly address border-related issues, but it remains unclear if those countries will allow their forces to be involved in monitoring or policing Hamas disarmament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

On Friday, the United States urged three-way talks with Russia and China to set new limits on nuclear weapons, but Beijing so far has rejected joining disarmament negotiations "at this stage."

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

But he assured them that no test ban would be accepted without a comprehensive agreement on disarmament.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik