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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Many in Japan retain a suspicion of military authority, and some worry that arming Japan risks making the country more of a target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

And so while the school may have had to lower expectations for some, it is still creating a family for them and arming them with the skills and habits they need for a successful life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

The Austrian defended his players for their poor run as he put the blame on his superiors for not arming him with a stronger squad.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

The Mexico City government has long provided women-only subway cars, and has even sought to combat harassment by arming female commuters with rape whistles.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

Volpe, it seems to me, is always subtly arming his students with qualities and skills that do not come to them naturally.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove