militarize
/ˈmɪlɪtəˌraɪz/
verb
- To give a military character to something, or to supply it with military forces or equipment.
- They plan to militarize the space program by developing weapons for satellites.
- The government decided to militarize the border by sending in more troops.
- Some critics say the new law will militarize the national park system.
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