weapon

/ˈwɛpən/
verb
  1. To equip or arm someone or something with a weapon.
    • They weaponed the ship with missiles before the mission.
    • The military is weaponing the new drones for combat.
    • The rebels weaponed themselves with whatever they could find.
Antonyms
noun
  1. An object used to hurt, kill, or defend against people or animals.
    • In ancient times, the sword was a common weapon.
    • He used a stick as a weapon to scare off the wild dog.
    • The police found a weapon hidden under the car seat.
  2. Something used to gain an advantage or to attack in a non-physical way, such as words or ideas.
    • Education is a powerful weapon against poverty.
    • The lawyer used the evidence as a weapon against the defendant.
    • Her sharp wit was her best weapon in any argument.