Arm (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Prepare oneself for a military confrontation; "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqi border".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

• Gird
• Build Up
• Fortify

Antonyms

• Disarm

Hyponyms

• Re-arm

Related Words

• Arm (noun)
• Armor (noun)
• Armament (noun)

Meaning ²

Supply with arms; "The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Hypernyms

• Render
• Provide
• Furnish

Related Words

• Arm (noun)
• Armament (noun)