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Definition weaponize in British English

weaponize verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈwepənaɪz/
1

to make a substance ready to use as a weapon

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2

used figuratively to mean 'use as a political weapon'

Example

Miliband has repeatedly refused to confirm or deny whether he has said that he wants to "weaponise" the NHS during the election.

Example

There is not a single word of care for victims against whom Wikipedia has been and is being weaponized.

Definition weaponize in British English