Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

WEAPON Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word weapon. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word weapon. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for WEAPON

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
arm
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

• any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

• any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

• the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person

• a division of some larger or more complex organization

• the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

verb

• prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• supply with arms

artillery
nounn
noun

• large but transportable armament

• an army unit that uses big guns

• a means of persuading or arguing

ammunition
nounn
noun

• projectiles to be fired from a gun

• any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction

• information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint

armament
nounn
noun

• weaponry used by military or naval force

• the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war

armory
nounn
noun

• a collection of resources

• all the weapons and equipment that a country has

• a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms

• a place where arms are manufactured

blade
nounn
noun

• especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

• a dashing young man

• something long and thin resembling a blade of grass

• a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

• a cut of beef from the shoulder blade

• a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue)

• the part of the skate that slides on the ice

• flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water

• the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge

bomb
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

• strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion

• an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual

verb

• throw bombs at or attack with bombs

• fail to get a passing grade

dagger
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing

• a character used in printing to indicate a second cross reference or footnote when the asterisk has already been used

defensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

noun

• an attitude of defensiveness

adjective satellite

• attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

explosive
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

noun

• a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

adjective satellite

• liable to lead to sudden change or violence

• sudden and loud

firearm
nounn
noun

• a portable gun

gun
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

• large but transportable armament

• a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)

• a professional killer who uses a gun

• a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine

• a pedal that controls the throttle valve

• the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies

verb

• shoot with a gun

knife
nounn
noun

• edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

• a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point

• any long thin projection that is transient

verb

• use a knife on

missile
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

• a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled

munition
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• weapons considered collectively

• military supplies

• defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

verb

• supply with weapons

offensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• for the purpose of attack rather than defense

• causing anger or annoyance

• morally offensive

• unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses

noun

• the action of attacking an enemy

adjective satellite

• violating or tending to violate or offend against

• causing or able to cause nausea

sword
nounn
noun

• a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

tool
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an implement used in the practice of a vocation

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

• obscene terms for penis

verb

• drive

• ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it

• furnish with tools

• work with a tool

war machine
nounn
noun

• the military forces of a nation

weapon system
nounn
noun

• any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

Best Hypernyms For WEAPON

Here is a list of related hypernyms for weapon, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
instrument persuasion suasion

Alternatives for ARM

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen