adj

weaponized

Weaponized (adj) means Turned into, or made to function as, a weapon. Example: “The drone was weaponized with a small explosive charge.”

adj

Turned into, or made to function as, a weapon.

"The drone was weaponized with a small explosive charge."

"Critics say the policy has been weaponized against political rivals."

How to use weaponized

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishConverted into a weapon, or used aggressively against someone the way a weapon would be.

Word forms

more weaponized comparative, most weaponized superlative

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Rhymes for weaponized

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What does “weaponized” mean?

The word “weaponized” means turned into, or made to function as, a weapon. In plain terms, converted into a weapon, or used aggressively against someone the way a weapon would be.

How do you use “weaponized” in a sentence?

Here is “weaponized” used in a sentence: “The drone was weaponized with a small explosive charge.”

What part of speech is “weaponized”?

“Weaponized” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of weaponized?

"weaponized" (adj) means turned into, or made to function as, a weapon.