weaponize
verb
weap·on·ize
ˈwe-pə-ˌnīz 
weaponized; weaponizing
: to adapt for use as a weapon of war
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The mythology of the ‘strong Black woman’ has been weaponized to exploit rather than empower—used as justification for requisition without reciprocity.
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Therapy speak has been weaponized in the name of self-care.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
The series also explores David’s co-dependent friendship with Carole (Bessie Carte) and Anthony Findlater (Ed Sayer), a married couple that weaponized their relationship with the race car driver to drive a wedge between him and Ruth.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Maher asked Donalds about various Trump policies, and Donalds blamed President Biden and the Democrats for weaponizing the Department of Justice.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Therapy speak has been weaponized in the name of self-care.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
The series also explores David’s co-dependent friendship with Carole (Bessie Carte) and Anthony Findlater (Ed Sayer), a married couple that weaponized their relationship with the race car driver to drive a wedge between him and Ruth.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Maher asked Donalds about various Trump policies, and Donalds blamed President Biden and the Democrats for weaponizing the Department of Justice.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Weaponize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weaponize. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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