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Weapon (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Weapon System
  • Arm

Hyponyms

  • Knuckles
  • Missile
  • Brand
  • Lance
  • Hatchet
  • Blade
  • Stun Baton
  • Steel
  • Shaft
  • Brass Knuckles
  • Knuckle Duster
  • W.M.D.
  • Knucks
  • WMD

Related Words

  • Weaponize (verb)

Meaning 2

A means of persuading or arguing; "he used all his conversational weapons".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • She used her charm as a weapon to convince the investor to support her business idea.
  • The politician employed humor as a powerful weapon to deflect criticism during the debate.
  • He used his knowledge of the company's financial history as a weapon to argue against the proposed merger.
  • The activist group used social media as a weapon to raise awareness about the environmental issue.
  • The lawyer used the evidence of the victim's testimony as a weapon to build a strong case against the defendant.

Synonyms

  • Artillery

Hypernyms

  • Suasion
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