W.m.d. (Noun)

Meaning

A weapon that kills or injures civilian as well as military personnel (nuclear and chemical and biological weapons).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The use of WMDs in the conflict raised concerns about the safety of civilians in the surrounding areas.
• The country's development of WMDs led to international condemnation and economic sanctions.
• The threat of WMDs being used by terrorist organizations is a major concern for global security.
• The treaty aimed to prevent the proliferation of WMDs and promote disarmament among nations.
• The devastating effects of WMDs on both military personnel and civilians were highlighted in the report.

Synonyms

• Weapon Of Mass Destruction
• WMD

Hypernyms

• Weapon
• Arm

Hyponyms

• Nuclear Weapon
• Bioweapon
• Chemical Weapon
• Atomic Weapon
• High Explosive
• Biological Weapon