Definition

To make something into a weapon or to use it as a weapon.

Example

The government decided to weaponize the technology for military purposes.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the new technology they want to weaponize?

Yeah, it's pretty concerning how they could use it.

I just can't believe they would even consider trying to weaponize something like that.

I know, it feels like we're crossing a line we shouldn't.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make something into a weapon or to prepare it for use as a weapon.

Example

The military plans to weaponize new technologies for defense purposes.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the new technology they want to weaponize?

Yeah, it's pretty concerning how quickly things are advancing.

I can't believe they're actually trying to weaponize space. That's a bit much, right?

Root Explanation

Weaponize → It is formed from "weapon" (from Old English *wǣpen*, meaning a tool or instrument of combat) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "weaponize" means to make something into a weapon or to adapt it for use as a weapon.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'tool for combat' ('weapon') being 'made into' something else ('-ize'). This helps you remember that to weaponize means to turn something into a weapon.

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