militarize | ||
1. | [ verb ] adopt for military use | |
Synonyms: | militarise | |
Examples: | "militarize the Civil Service" |
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Related terms: | change mobilization | |
2. | [ verb ] (military) lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force | |
Synonyms: | militarise | |
Examples: | "militarize Germany again after the war" |
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Related terms: | demilitarize change mobilize remilitarize military mobilization | |
Similar spelling: |
militarized militarise militarised militarist militarism militarily military militaristic military_unit military_pace military_man military_law military_rank military_post military_band |