Remilitarize (Verb)
Meaning
Militarize anew; "Should Japan be remilitarized?".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The country's neighbors feared that remilitarizing the disputed island would lead to conflict.
- Remilitarize the country would be a drastic step in a time of economic uncertainty.
- A faction of the government argued that the nation's defenses would remain weak unless they chose to remilitarize.
- The long-debate topic of whether to remilitarize their military has been an ongoing issue of contention among policymakers.
- Critics argue that any attempt to remilitarize the area would be met with fierce resistance from local populations.