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militarize

[ˈmɪlɪtəraɪz]

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!

  • Example

    The government plans to militarize the border.

  • Example

    The country has been heavily militarized since the coup.

  • Example

    The police department has been criticized for its militarized approach to protests.

militarize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for militarize

Antonyms for militarize

Phrases with militarize

  • to develop and deploy weapons and military technology in outer space

    Example

    There is growing concern about the possibility of countries attempting to militarize space.

  • to provide police forces with military equipment, training, and tactics

    Example

    The use of military-grade weapons and tactics by police has led to calls to demilitarize law enforcement.

  • to use aggressive or confrontational language, especially in political discourse

    Example

    The candidate's speeches have been criticized for militarizing the debate and promoting division.

Origins of militarize

from 'military' + '-ize', modeled on French 'militariser'

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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.