weaponize
verb
weap·on·ize
ˈwe-pə-ˌnīz 
weaponized; weaponizing
: to adapt for use as a weapon of war
Examples of weaponize in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Popular on Variety Social video giants aren’t sitting still either, weaponizing AI for content creation and ad targeting.
—
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
National security officials warn that dynamic means the app could be weaponized against the U.S.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The defendants fear that the suit may embolden bad actors to weaponize copyright law against talented and successful authors.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Some are now fearful Republicans are beginning to try to weaponize that small-dollar model against them, further stifling their ascent.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for weaponize 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
National security officials warn that dynamic means the app could be weaponized against the U.S.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The defendants fear that the suit may embolden bad actors to weaponize copyright law against talented and successful authors.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Some are now fearful Republicans are beginning to try to weaponize that small-dollar model against them, further stifling their ascent.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for weaponize
Dictionary Entries Near weaponize
Cite this Entry
“Weaponize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weaponize. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share