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
Hyponyms
- Knuckles
- Missile
- Brand
- Lance
- Hatchet
- Blade
- Stun Baton
- Steel
- Shaft
- Brass Knuckles
- Knuckle Duster
- W.M.D.
- Knucks
- WMD
Related Words
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.