weaponization

American  

[wep-uhn-ahyz-ay-shuhn] / ˌwɛp ənˌaɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of using something as a weapon to gain advantage over an enemy or rival.

2. the act of equipping something, such as a vehicle, system, or country, with a weapon or weapons.

3. the act of developing something, such as a chemical or microorganism, expressly for use as a weapon of war.

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Example Sentences

“The future of the internet,” Mr. Subramanian concludes, “will entail the weaponization of its submarine cable systems.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In a speech to bankers Friday, Lagarde also highlighted Europe’s vulnerability to the “weaponization” of key raw materials and technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he plans to coordinate with allies to counter China’s weaponization of rare-earth minerals.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though an initial damage analysis expressed skepticism, a consensus emerged that Iran’s enrichment and weaponization infrastructure, including centrifuges and uranium metalworking equipment, was destroyed or rendered inoperable.

From Los Angeles Times

She said some of Iran's nuclear activities would be applicable to developing a bomb, but US intelligence agencies had assessed that Iran was not engaged in key weaponization work.

From BBC