arming

VERB

equip with weapon or power

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fortify load mobilize prepare protect provide strengthen supply

STRONG

accouter appoint array deck equalize furnish gear gird guard heel issue outfit pack prime rig tote

WEAK

heel up load up lug iron make ready pack a rod rod up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade hurt injure take weaken

STRONG

forget keep neglect unclothe unfurnish

WEAK

disarm

Example Sentences

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Unlike Russia, Canada has no intention of arming its icebreakers.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Writing on X, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk referenced the decision, saying: "We are arming up together with our friends so that our enemies will never dare to attack us."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

We’ve never won technological competitions by arming our competitors—we’ve prevailed by preserving a clear and enduring advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

The UAE has been widely accused of arming the RSF, but Abu Dhabi has repeatedly denied the charge.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

As the European nations chose up sides, they were busily arming themselves.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman