antiweapon

Neutralizes offensive threats

Antiweapon describes systems, technologies, or measures designed to counter or neutralize weapons: antiweapon defense systems, antiweapon treaties.

The term appears in military and policy contexts, referring to things like missile interceptors or arms control efforts aimed at reducing weapons proliferation.

nonviolence

pacifism

Antiwar moral stance

ahimsaHindu principle of harmlessness
satyagrahaNonviolent resistance philosophy
peaceFreedom from disturbance

harmony · reconciliation · dialogue · coexistence · mediation · diplomacy · ceasefire · armistice · peacebuilding · disengagement

disarmament

denuclearization

Removal of atomic weapons

demilitarizationRemoval of armed forces
nonproliferationRestricting weapons dissemination
decommissioningWithdrawing from active service

treaty · abolition · destruction · elimination · inspections · verification · sanctions · embargo · moratorium · ban

defense

shield

Handheld defensive armor

protectionGuarding against harm
armorProtective combat covering
barrierObstruction preventing passage

interception · countermeasure · jamming · detection · bunker · fortification · shelter · radar · safeguard · deterrence

activism

protest

Public expression of disapproval

demonstrationPublic display of opinion
marchRhythmic group walk
rallyGathering for a cause

advocacy · campaign · lobbying · petition · boycott · grassroots · die-in · vigil · sit-in · antiwar

Opposites

offensive vs. defensive military purpose

antiweaponweapon

Instrument for inflicting harm

weapons · armament · arm · munition · ordnance

threat vs. countermeasure

antiweaponweapon

Instrument for inflicting harm

threat · weapon system · assault weapon · tool · device

Family

weapon, weaponry, weaponize, antitank, weaponless, antinuclear, antipersonnel, antigun, antimissile

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