armed

[ahrmd] / ɑrmd /

ADJECTIVE

with weapon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

equipped loaded outfitted supplied

STRONG

accoutered girded packing steeled

WEAK

fitted out

Example Sentences

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Members of the special forces of the carabinieri armed police were urgently flown in from Tuscany.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The two armed officers had to grab Albadri to stop him going over the fence into the embassy grounds, Pattison said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

A team of 12 armed servicemembers makes up the initial assault force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

He clapped his hands and gave orders to the armed dwarfs, then turned to the companions.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander