demilitarize
The word “demilitarize” has 5 syllables: de-mil-i-ta-rize
It's pronounced as /diːˈmɪl.ə.təˌraɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for demilitarize?
In the thesaurus, “demilitarize” has 36 synonyms and 27 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for demilitarize along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for demilitarize
- alleviate
- conciliate
- deactivate
- debilitate
- deescalate
- demobilize
- denuclearize
- diminish
- disable
- disarm
- disband
- disqualify
- incapacitate
- invalidate
- lessen
- make inactive
- moderate
- mollify
- neutralize
- occupy
- pacify
- pad
- paralyze
- prostrate
- restrain
- retire
- shut down
- shut off
- skin
- soften
- soothe
- strip
- subdue
- subjugate
- unarm
- weaken
Antonyms for demilitarize
- agitate
- aid
- allow
- arm
- assist
- capacitate
- cover
- embattle
- enable
- equip
- free
- help
- incite
- increase
- irritate
- liberate
- mechanize
- militarize
- mobilize
- permit
- reequip
- release
- strengthen
- trouble
- upset
- weapon
- worry
Meanings of demilitarize
- verb
- To remove troops from an area.
- To prevent troops from entering an area.
- To return an area to civilian control.
Example Sentences
- The agreement aimed to demilitarize the disputed territory.
- Leaders promised to demilitarize the region after the conflict ended.
- The government decided to demilitarize several border zones.
- International pressure encouraged the nation to demilitarize its weapons program.
- The treaty required both sides to demilitarize the area completely.
On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to demilitarize, such as: agitate, aid, alleviate, allow, arm, assist, capacitate.
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Related Words
deactivate
- arrest
- brake
- chock
- cut off
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- disband
- dismantle
- draw up
- halt
- jam
- kill
- make inactive
- mothball
- phase out
- shut down
- shut off
- stall
- stick
- turn off