Disarmaments — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /dis-ˈärm/ dis·arm

Meaning & Definition of Disarmaments

Disarmaments (verb)

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

Disarmaments (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  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

Disarmaments (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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disarmaments

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disarmaments:

demilitarize, appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate, demilitarization

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disarmaments

Words with the opposite meaning of Disarmaments:

arm, militarize, anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, ire, madden, outrage, armament, militarization

Related Words for Disarmaments

demobilize, denuclearize, 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

Near Antonyms of Disarmaments

equip, reequip, weapon, embattle, mechanize, mobilize, 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

Word Forms of Disarmaments

Inflections: disarmed, disarming, disarms

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

Origin & Etymology of Disarmaments

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 Disarmaments

What does "Disarmaments" mean?

"Disarmaments" 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. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Disarmaments"?

Other words for "Disarmaments" include demilitarize, appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, mollify, pacify and placate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disarmaments" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disarmaments"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disarmaments". Common alternatives include demilitarize, appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate and demilitarization.

What is the opposite of "Disarmaments"?

Antonyms of "Disarmaments" include arm, militarize, anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate and ire. Near antonyms include equip, reequip, weapon and embattle.

How do you use "Disarmaments" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disarmaments" in a sentence: "the defeated nation was disarmed so that it would never again be a threat to international order"; "her future father-in-law was totally disarmed by her easy charm"; "the ambassador spoke at length about the possible unilateral disarmament of his country".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Disarmaments"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Disarmaments"?

"Disarmaments" 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.