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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But for a ceasefire to hold it would have to be accompanied by an agreement that regional backers stop arming the parties - and that will not be easy to achieve.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 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

All the while, their cousin Ser Stafford would be training and arming the new host he'd raised at eas-terly Rock.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin