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MILITARIZES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Militarizes.

Militarizes - 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 militarizes its border in response to security threats."
"The country militarizes its navy to protect its maritime interests."
"The dictator militarizes the police force to suppress dissent."
"The government militarizes the border to control immigration."
"The country militarizes its police force to maintain law and order."
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Word Game Points

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

MILITARIZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is MILITARIZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, militarizes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MILITARIZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is MILITARIZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, militarizes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MILITARIZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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