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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He remains hopeful that Nickolay Mladenov can advance his framework for disarmament.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 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

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 are dreams of disarmament still on the table?

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

They had a long talk about Lilienthal’s efforts to promote disarmament through the nonprofit Twentieth Century Fund.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik