Synonyms of demilitarize

demilitarize

verb

(ˌ)dē-ˈmi-lə-tə-ˌrīz 

as in to disarm

to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of

the two nations agreed to demilitarize themselves reciprocally in hopes of avoiding war

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disarm
• demobilize
• denuclearize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of demilitarize

Egypt denies arms are filtering through the buffer zone, which is demilitarized under the terms of the 1979 peace accord with Israel, and warned that bringing in troops would violate that agreement. —John Bacon, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024

Under the peace treaty, Israel agreed to withdraw from the Sinai, which Egypt would leave demilitarized. —TIME, 12 Feb. 2024

This is the key for the territory to be demilitarized under international supervision and in the framework of a two-state solution. —Jean-Pierre Filiu, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2024

Israel, in the aftermath of the worst terrorist attack in the country’s history, announced their intent to remove Hamas from power in Gaza and demilitarize the terrorist group. —Mike Brest, Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2023