Synonyms of disarm

disarm 1 of 2

verb

dis-ˈärm 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demilitarize
• demobilize
• denuclearize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• arm
• weapon
• militarize
• equip
• mobilize
• reequip
• mechanize
• embattle

2

as in to appease

to lessen the anger or agitation of

her future father-in-law was totally disarmed by her easy charm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appease
• placate
• soothe
• pacify
• calm
• please
• comfort
• mollify
• conciliate
• propitiate
• console
• assuage
• satisfy
• gentle
• tranquilize
• ingratiate
• delight
• quiet
• coax
• endear (to)
• gratify
• cajole
• content
• gladden
• cater (to)
• hush
• humor
• indulge
• satiate
• wheedle
• flatter
• spoil
• sate
• coddle
• pamper
• quench
• baby
• sweeten
• soft-soap
• sweet-talk
• overpraise
• adulate
• mollycoddle
• blandish
• blarney
• dulcify

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• anger
• infuriate
• enrage
• inflame
• antagonize
• annoy
• outrage
• aggravate
• provoke
• get
• irritate
• bother
• cross
• rile
• put out
• rouse
• exasperate
• ire
• burn (up)
• vex
• bug
• irk
• harass
• ruffle
• grate
• rankle
• chafe
• gall
• pique
• persecute
• disturb
• madden
• pester
• agitate
• incense
• worry
• distress
• upset
• discomfort
• unsettle
• roil
• offend
• perturb
• harry
• insult
• slight
• nettle
• fret
• peeve
• unhinge
• affront

disarmament

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noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demilitarization
• demobilization
• denuclearization

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• armament
• militarization
• equipment
• mobilization
• mechanization
• reequipment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disarm

Verb

Netanyahu, who faces a tough reëlection bid next month, has vowed to continue military operations in neighboring Lebanon until Hezbollah, an Iranian ally, is disarmed and no longer a threat. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

Israel still prevents the entry of the Palestinian committee chosen by the Board of Peace to eventually govern the strip, saying Hamas must first disarm. — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Noun

And then there was the Israeli condition that Hamas disarmament should come first, and then the rest of the promises outlined in the ceasefire could follow. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

After decades of disarmament, Russia, China, France, and several other nuclear powers are rapidly expanding their arsenals, while Germany, South Korea, Japan, and others are considering developing their own programs. — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026