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MILITARIZE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Militarize.

Militarize - as a verb

Lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force

Example: "Militarize germany again after the war"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
militarise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
demilitarize

Adopt for military use

Example: "Militarize the civil service"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
militarise

Example Sentences

"The government decided to militarize the border to increase security."
"The country was forced to militarize its police force due to rising crime rates."
"The general proposed plans to militarize the disputed region."
"During the war, the government had to militarize its economy to sustain the military effort."
"The decision to militarize the schools sparked a heated debate among parents and officials."
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Word Game Points

Is MILITARIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, militarize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MILITARIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is MILITARIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, militarize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MILITARIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is MILITARIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, militarize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MILITARIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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