Looking for the meaning of the word WEAPONIZE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WEAPONIZE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Weaponize
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈwɛpənʌɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
adapt for use as a weapon
Short Definition:adapt for use as weapon
Examples:- they had produced and weaponized many deadly biological agents, including anthrax
Definition:
exploit for the purpose of attacking a person or group, or for spreading discord
Short Definition:adapt for purpose of attacking person
Examples:- they find it easier to weaponize the fear and uncertainty of national events
- he spoke about the dangers of cynicism, and how it can be weaponized against us
Variant Forms:
- weaponise
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