militarize
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mil·i·ta·rize
(mĭl′ĭ-tə-rīz′)tr.v. mil·i·ta·rized, mil·i·ta·riz·ing, mil·i·ta·riz·es
1. To equip or train for war.
2. To imbue with militarism.
3. To adopt for use by or in the military.
mil′i·ta·ri·za′tion (-tər-ĭ-zā′shən) n.
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militarize
(ˈmɪlɪtəˌraɪz) ormilitarise
vb (tr)
1. (Military) to convert to military use
2. (Military) to imbue with militarism
ˌmilitariˈzation, ˌmilitariˈsation n
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mil•i•ta•rize
(ˈmɪl ɪ təˌraɪz)v.t. -rized, -riz•ing.
1. to equip with armed forces, military supplies, etc.
2. to make military.
3. to imbue with militarism.
[1875–80]
mil`i•ta•ri•za′tion, n.
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militarize
Past participle: militarized
Gerund: militarizing
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| Verb | 1. |  militarize - lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force; "militarize Germany again after the war"alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" remilitarise, remilitarize - militarize anew; "Should Japan be remilitarized?" demilitarise, demilitarize - do away with the military organization and potential of |
| 2. |  militarize - adopt for military use; "militarize the Civil Service" |
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militarize
verbTo assemble, equip, and train for war:
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