Disarmament — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /dis-ˈärm/ dis·arm

Meaning & Definition of Disarmament

Disarmament (verb)

  1. to deprive of means, reason, or disposition to be hostile
  2. to win over
  3. to divest of arms

Disarmament (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: demilitarization
    related: demobilization, denuclearization
    opposite: armament, militarization
    near: equipment, reequipment, mechanization, mobilization

Related Entry: Disarm (verb)

Disarm is a different word from Disarmament. The synonyms below are for disarm, not for disarmament.

  1. 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"

    similar: demilitarize
    related: demobilize, denuclearize
    opposite: arm, militarize
    near: equip, reequip, weapon, embattle, mechanize, mobilize

  2. to lessen the anger or agitation of

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

    similar: appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate
    related: calm, comfort, console, content, hush, quiet, soothe, tranquilize, endear (to), ingratiate, delight, gladden, gratify, please, adulate, blarney, flatter, overpraise, soft-soap, quench, sate, satiate, satisfy, cater (to), humor, indulge, blandish, cajole, coax, sweet-talk, wheedle, baby, coddle, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil, dulcify, sweeten
    opposite: anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, ire, madden, outrage
    near: aggravate, annoy, antagonize, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, cross, exasperate, gall, get, grate, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, pique, put out, rankle, rile, roil, ruffle, vex, provoke, rouse, harass, harry, persecute, pester, agitate, discomfort, distress, disturb, fret, perturb, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry, affront, insult, offend, slight

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disarmament

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disarmament:

demilitarization

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disarmament

Words with the opposite meaning of Disarmament:

armament, militarization

Related Words for Disarmament

demobilization, denuclearization

Near Antonyms of Disarmament

equipment, reequipment, mechanization, mobilization

Word Forms of Disarmament

Inflections: disarmed, disarming, disarms

Derived words: disarmament (noun), disarmer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Disarmament

Middle English desarmen, literally, to divest of arms, from Anglo-French desarmer, from des- dis- + armer to arm

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Disarmament

What does "Disarmament" mean?

"Disarmament" means to deprive of means, reason, or disposition to be hostile. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to deprive of means, reason, or disposition to be hostile.

What is another word for "Disarmament"?

Other words for "Disarmament" include demilitarization. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disarmament" you intend.

What is the opposite of "Disarmament"?

Antonyms of "Disarmament" include armament and militarization. Near antonyms include equipment, reequipment, mechanization and mobilization.

How do you use "Disarmament" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disarmament" in a sentence: "the ambassador spoke at length about the possible unilateral disarmament of his country".

Is "Disarmament" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disarmament" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disarmament"?

"Disarmament" is pronounced /dis-ˈärm/ and divided into syllables as dis·arm.

What is the origin of the word "Disarmament"?

"Disarmament" comes from Middle English desarmen, literally, to divest of arms, from Anglo-French desarmer, from des- dis- + armer to arm. First known use: 15th centuryt.

What is another word for "Disarmament" meaning "the reduction or elimination of a country's armed forces or weapons"?

When "Disarmament" (noun) means the reduction or elimination of a country's armed forces or weapons, synonyms include demilitarization. Opposites in this sense include armament and militarization.