militarize Definition
- 1to equip or prepare for war or military action
- 2to give a military character to
Using militarize: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "militarize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The government plans to militarize the border.
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The country has been heavily militarized since the coup.
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The police department has been criticized for its militarized approach to protests.
militarize Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for militarize
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Phrases with militarize
to develop and deploy weapons and military technology in outer space
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There is growing concern about the possibility of countries attempting to militarize space.
to provide police forces with military equipment, training, and tactics
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The use of military-grade weapons and tactics by police has led to calls to demilitarize law enforcement.
militarize one's language
to use aggressive or confrontational language, especially in political discourse
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The candidate's speeches have been criticized for militarizing the debate and promoting division.
Origins of militarize
from 'military' + '-ize', modeled on French 'militariser'
Summary: militarize in Brief
'Militarize' [ˈmɪlɪtəraɪz] means to prepare for war or military action, or to give a military character to something. It can refer to equipping or fortifying an area, as in 'The government plans to militarize the border,' or to providing military-style training and equipment to police, as in 'The police department has been criticized for its militarized approach to protests.' 'Militarize' can also be used metaphorically, as in 'militarize one's language,' meaning to use aggressive or confrontational language.
