militarize Synonyms

militarize Meaning

Wordnet

militarize (v)

lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force

adopt for military use

militarize Sentence Examples

  1. The government's decision to militarize the police force sparked widespread protests.
  2. The threat of terrorism has led to the militarization of border patrols.
  3. The school administration militarized the campus with security guards and video surveillance.
  4. The neighborhood watch group was accused of militarizing the streets by arming its members.
  5. The increased use of drone warfare has militarized airspace across the globe.
  6. The militarization of social media has allowed governments to monitor and control online activities.
  7. The military was deployed to militarize the response to the pandemic, enforcing curfews and restrictions.
  8. The immigration debate has been militarized, with borders becoming heavily fortified and patrolled.
  9. The rise of private security firms has led to the militarization of civilian life.
  10. The militarization of law enforcement has eroded trust between citizens and authorities.

FAQs About the word militarize

lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force, adopt for military use

weapon,arm, mobilize,reequip, equip, mechanize,embattle

demilitarize, demobilize, disarm, demilitarize, demobilize,disarm,, denuclearize,denuclearize

The government's decision to militarize the police force sparked widespread protests.

The threat of terrorism has led to the militarization of border patrols.

The school administration militarized the campus with security guards and video surveillance.

The neighborhood watch group was accused of militarizing the streets by arming its members.