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rearm Antonyms
Opposite of rearm
Because the opposite of rearm shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To supply with new or upgraded weapons and equipment, or to build up a supply of weapons again.
Usage Example
"Historians studied how the treaty restrictions failed to prevent the nation from attempting to disarm during the interwar period."
Strongest
disarm
demilitarize
• verb (Context 2)
To reset an alarm, trap, or electronic safety system into an active, ready state after it has been triggered or disabled.
Usage Example
"Before leaving the laboratory for the evening, the technician entered the security code to disarm the building's alarm system."
Strongest
disarm
deactivate
Strong
disable
Similar words to rearm
Words similar to rearm shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
remilitarize
reset
reactivate
refit
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Rearm. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/rearm