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

North Korea also recently carried out missile tests from the naval Choe Hyon destroyer, claiming the country was in the process of "arming the Navy with nuclear weapons".

From Barron's

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

From Barron's

"The problem is that Croatia has been arming. And of course, when Croatia buys arms, then Serbia looks at it and thinks we need to as well."

From BBC

"It was difficult, mastering the landscape, arming, training," she says.

From BBC