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Definition weaponize in American English

weaponize verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈwepəˌnaɪz/
1

to make a substance ready to use as a weapon

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2

to use something as a weapon, especially in politics

Example

Each party has accused the other of seeking to weaponize the issue.

Example

We can weaponize the consumer choices we make, and what we do with our money.

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Definition weaponize in American English