DEMILITARIZE Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

demilitarize

verb

(ˌ)dē-ˈmi-lə-tə-ˌrīz

Definition of demilitarize

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

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Recent Examples of demilitarize Somebody has to then-- demilitarize Gaza. — CBS News, 10 May 2026 Then there is the intent to demilitarize Ukraine. — Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 That phase includes limited border reopenings, efforts to demilitarize Gaza and discussions over postwar governance. — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026 Zelensky has said that Ukrainian forces would be willing to leave the eastern part of the country if Russian troops also withdraw and the area becomes demilitarized, with an international coalition monitoring the region. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for demilitarize

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Hezbollah, meanwhile, has refused to disarm, and many fear that the war could reignite, particularly if fighting resumes between Iran and Israel.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Under the agreement, Israeli forces were to gradually withdraw from southern Lebanon and hand over control to the Lebanese army, while Hezbollah was to be disarmed, but implementation has stalled.

— Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026