Rearm

//ˌɹiːˈɑː(ɹ)m// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To replace or restore the weapons or arms of a previously defeated, or disarmed army, country, person or other body.
  2. 2
    arm anew wordnet
  3. 3
    To arm, or prepare for use, again.
  4. 4
    arm again wordnet

Etymology

From re- + arm.

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