"Weaponise" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Weaponise" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Weaponise
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"Weaponise" Meaning

To make a previously peaceful or innocuous thing (noun or process) into a tool or means of force or violence, especially as a means of achieving a political or strategic goal.

"Weaponise" Examples

Synonyms:

arm
prepare militarily
militarize
militarise

Example Sentences:

1.

They have been accused of weaponising satellite technology to aid surveillance missions.

2.

The country is signing up to that treaty to prevent the weaponisation of space.

3.

The project was to weaponise genetically modified bacteria for biological counter-terrorism, and it seemed feasible within two years.

4.

Norway is buying a smallish amount of a new chemical in order to weaponise it for artillery rockets.

5.

So, it could ever weaponise cyber warfare.

"Weaponise" Similar Words

Wealthily

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Having a large amount of money or possessions. Held in wealth or riches. Rich.

Wealthiness

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The state of having a great deal of money, material possessions, or prosperity.

Wealthy

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Having a lot of money or valuable possessions. Rich or affluent.

Wean

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To wean something or someone means to gradually stop or reduce something, typically a habit, behavior, or a source of supply, so that it becomes less intense or less dependent.<br><br>For example:<br>- "She's trying to wean herself off coffee by gradually reducing the amount she drinks each day."<br>- "The company is trying to wean its employees off the company car allowance by providing free public transportation."<br><br>In a broader sense, to wean can also mean to separate an animal from its mother so that it can become independent, usually by gradually feeding it less often.<br><br>For example:<br>- "The farmer had to wean the calf from its mother's milk so that it could be raised and sold for beef."

Weaned

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"to have weaned" means to have stopped breastfeeding, especially a baby. <br><br>It can also mean to stop relying on or showing affection for (someone or something) over a period of time.<br><br>Example: "The mother finally weaned her baby" or "She had weaned herself off her boyfriend"

Weaning

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Weaning is the process of gradually stopping or reducing the amount of a substance, such as a medication, food, or liquid, to which a person or animal has become dependent or accustomed to. It can refer to:<br><br> The process of a mother ceasing to breastfeed her baby.<br> The gradual reduction of a baby's dependence on formula or other infant nutrition.<br> The withdrawal from a substance, such as a drug, in order to overcome addiction or dependence.<br> Any process of diminishing or stopping a regular intake of a substance.<br><br>Example: The doctor recommended a gradual weaning process for the patient to overcome her dependence on opioid medication.

Weanling

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A young mammal that is still nursing from its mother, typically from birth to a few months of age.

Weapon

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A device or implement that is used to attack or defend, typically consisting of a hard, solid surface, such as a sword, gun, or knife.

Weaponize

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To make something, especially a skill or ability, into a weapon that can be used to attack or harm others.<br><br>Example: "The company's profits are not its only weapon; it also has a powerful lobby that can influence government decisions."<br><br>Note: This phrase is often used metaphorically to describe a means of exerting power or influence over others.

Weaponry

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Referring to arms, weapons, or the equipment used for fighting or combat.

Weapons

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Nouns:<br>1. Arsenals of weapons are used by the military for warfare.<br>2. She carried a weapon for defense.<br><br>Verbs:<br>1. The police tried to disarm the armed protestor.<br>2. He weaponed up, ready to fight back.<br><br>Synonyms:<br>1. Firearms<br>2. Grenade<br>3. Armament<br>4. Arsenal<br>5. Aggression<br><br>Antonyms:<br>1. Pacifist<br>2. Nonviolence<br>3. Disarm

Wear-and-tear

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Wear-and-tear refers to the gradual damage or deterioration of something, often due to continuous use or exposure to various environmental factors. It can be used to describe physical objects, such as clothing or machinery, as well as intangible things like relationships or one's health.

Wear

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"Heat" or "carry" something that you cover or put on your body as part of your clothing.

Wearable

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A wearable is an object that can be worn on the body to perform a specific function, such as a smartwatch, fitness tracker, headphones, glasses, or a necklace. It is a type of portable electronic device that is designed to be worn on the body to provide a particular service or feature, such as tracking health metrics, monitoring fitness activity, or making phone calls. Wearables are often worn as accessories, and they can be powered by batteries or by harvesting kinetic energy.

Wearer

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One who wears something.<br><br>Example: <br>"He is a wearer of the crown."

Wearers

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Those in the state of wearing something, typically clothes or jewelry.