| Main Entry: | disarmament |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | reduction of weapons |
Synonyms: |
arms limitation, arms reduction, conquest, crippling, de-escalation, demilitarization, demobilization, disablement, disqualification, freeze, neutralizing, occupation, pacification, paralyzing, rendering powerless, subjugation |
Antonyms: |
arming, buildup |
| Main Entry: | arms control |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | weapons reduction |
Synonyms: |
arms limitation, arms reduction, defense cuts, gun control, nonproliferation |