weaponize
Translation
weaponize, weaponise
Examples
They tried to weaponize the virus.
They tried to weaponize the virus.
He weaponized his words to hurt her.
He weaponized his words to hurt her.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to adapt (sth.) for use as a weapon They tried to weaponize the virus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arm, militarize
Etymology
From 'weapon' + the verb-forming suffix '-ize', meaning 'to make or become'.
Memory Tips
Think of turning something that isn't a weapon into one, like 'weaponizing' information.