weaponize

weap on ize |ˈwepənaɪz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 convert to use as a weapon: a list of pathogens that terrorists might weaponize. 2 supply or equip with weapons: an active program to weaponize smallpox. DERIVATIVES weap on i za tion noun

weaponize

weaponize |ˈwɛpənʌɪz |(also weaponise |ˈwɛpənʌɪz |) ▶verb [ with obj. ] adapt for use as a weapon: they had produced and weaponized many deadly biological agents, including anthrax | (as adj. weaponized ) : weaponized versions of smallpox. DERIVATIVES weaponization noun