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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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

But arming the guards or putting up barriers might discourage visitors, Massi said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Claros said he supports more drastic measures, including arming park rangers.

From Los Angeles Times

The initial images of these prompted Cambodia to dismiss the Thai claims as unfounded because the arming pins had not been removed.

From BBC

City Council approved a slew of recommendations to beef up the ordinance even more, arming the city with a war chest of new enforcement tools.

From Los Angeles Times