What does "weaponizing" mean?

present participle and gerund of weaponize

What is a synonym for "weaponizing"?

Common synonyms include: arm, armour, forearm, forearms, instrumentalize, militarize.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

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present participle and gerund of weaponize form-of, gerund, participle, present

"The country is accused of weaponizing the internet to cripple its enemies."