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weaponize

/ˈwepənaɪz/verb

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हथियार बनाना, हथियार के रूप में ढालना

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verb
  1. 1

    [T] ~ sth

    to make something into a weapon or adapt it so that it can be used as a weapon

    हथियार बनाना, हथियार के रूप में ढालना

    • Experts fear that the virus could be weaponized.
    • plans to weaponize space
  2. 2

    [T] ~ sth disapproving

    to use something such as information, a law or a situation to attack or harm people

    (सूचना, कानून आदि को) हथियार की तरह इस्तेमाल करना

    • Critics accused the party of weaponizing religion to win votes.
    • Social media is often weaponized to spread false stories.

    Synonyms exploit misuse manipulate

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weaponization nounweapon noun