weaponize
verb
weap·on·ize
ˈwe-pə-ˌnīz 
weaponized; weaponizing
: to adapt for use as a weapon of war
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Five major law firms reached agreements with the White House to provide $600 million in pro bono work to causes supported by President Donald Trump, who accused the firms of weaponizing the legal system against him and engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring practices.
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Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 11 Apr. 2025
The attorneys general accuse Trump of weaponizing the immigration system to punish students who peacefully protested or wrote commentary opposing Israel's actions in Gaza, which are typically protected First Amendment rights.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Overall, Horton must tighten his route running and get stronger, but his fluidity, speed and natural tracking skills can be weaponized by the right coaching staff.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That was a time in the industry when something like that could still really be weaponized against you.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
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Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 11 Apr. 2025
The attorneys general accuse Trump of weaponizing the immigration system to punish students who peacefully protested or wrote commentary opposing Israel's actions in Gaza, which are typically protected First Amendment rights.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Overall, Horton must tighten his route running and get stronger, but his fluidity, speed and natural tracking skills can be weaponized by the right coaching staff.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That was a time in the industry when something like that could still really be weaponized against you.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Weaponize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weaponize. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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