Rearm (Verb)
Meaning 1
Arm again; "After the war, the defeated country was not rearmed by the victors".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The government's decision to rearm the military was met with both support and criticism from the public.
- Following years of disarmament, the country began to rearm its military in preparation for potential future conflicts.
- After the devastating loss, the athlete had to rearm herself mentally to prepare for the upcoming championship.
- The mechanics had to rearm the alarm system after it was accidentally disarmed during the repair.
- The government had to quietly rearm its border patrol as tensions with the neighboring country continued to escalate.
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Meaning 2
Arm anew; "After the war, the defeated country was not allowed to rearm".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The defeated nation began to secretly rearm in case of another conflict.
- After several years of disarmament talks, the country decided to rearm in response to the emerging threat.
- The once formidable army was disbanded and the government vowed not to rearm for a period of twenty years.
- Following years of sanctions, the country was allowed to rearm to defend itself against the ongoing threats from neighboring nations.
- In contrast to initial agreements, the losing side began to rearm and rebuild its military capabilities.