Militarize

//ˈmɪ.lɪ.tə.ɹaɪz// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To give a military character to something, such as government or organization.
  2. 2
    adopt for military use wordnet
  3. 3
    To train or equip for war.
  4. 4
    lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force wordnet
  5. 5
    To adopt for use by the military.

Synonyms

All synonyms
militarise

Etymology

From milit(ary) + -arize.

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