disarmament

Definitions

The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons.

The act of reducing, limiting, or abolishing a nation's armaments.

Examples

The international community continues to push for global nuclear disarmament to ensure long-term peace.

The treaty focuses on the disarmament of rebel forces to stabilize the region after years of conflict.

Synonyms

demilitarization arms reduction de-escalation pacification demobilization

Antonyms

rearmament militarization arms buildup escalation mobilization