weaponize
/ˈwɛpənaɪz/
verb
- To convert something into a weapon or make it capable of causing harm.
- They weaponized drones to drop explosives on enemy targets.
- Scientists worry that the virus could be weaponized by terrorists.
- The country is trying to weaponize its new missile technology.
- To use something, such as information or a situation, as a tool to attack or harm others.
- Politicians often weaponize the media to spread misinformation.
- The company weaponized customer data to gain an unfair advantage.
- She weaponized her knowledge of his past to ruin his reputation.
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