Definitions for Weaponize
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1. weaponizeverb

   make into or use as a weapon or a potential weapon

   "Will modern physicists weaponize String Theory?"

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1. weaponizeverb

   To make into a weapon.

2. weaponizeverb

   To make more effective as a weapon.

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1. weaponize

   To weaponize means to modify or adapt something in a way that can be used as a weapon or develop it for use in warfare or combat. It often refers to the process of converting something that is ordinarily benign into something harmful or lethal. This could include biological agents, objects, information, or technology.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Weaponize in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Weaponize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Weaponize in a Sentence

1. Drew Hammill:

   Politicians who seek to weaponize the US-Israel relationship and turn it into a wedge issue are no friends of Israel, and the transparent cynicism of their words are clear to all.

2. Mark Warner:

   For years, we saw former President Donald Trump – along with a number of foreign leaders – successfully utilize Facebook and other large social media platforms to sow misinformation, bully opponents, and spread anti-democratic vitriol, while this is a welcome step by Facebook, the reality is that bad actors still have the ability to exploit and weaponize the platform. Policymakers ultimately must address the root of these issues, which includes pushing for oversight and effective moderation mechanisms to hold platforms accountable for a business model that spreads real-world harm.

3. Melissa Hathaway:

   They know how to weaponize these things -- they've done it.

4. Dale Ho:

   ( Trump's) latest attempt to weaponize the census for an attack on immigrant communities will be found unconstitutional. We'll see President Donald Trump in court, and win, again.

5. Dale Ho:

   This is a huge victory for voting rights and for immigrants' rights, president Donald Trump has tried and failed yet again to weaponize the census against immigrant communities. The law is clear -- every person counts in the census.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Weaponize
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Weaponize
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Weaponize