militarise
Translation
to militarize, to arm
Examples
The government decided to militarise the border.
The government decided to militarize the border.
The police force has become increasingly militarised.
The police force has become increasingly militarized.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to equip (sth.) with military forces and equipment The government decided to militarize the border.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arm, weaponize; Antonyms: demilitarize, disarm
Etymology
From 'military' + '-ize' (to make or become).
Memory Tips
To 'militarize' is to make something '-ize' like the 'military'.