Take Arms (Verb)
Meaning
Commence hostilities.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The United Nations has urged both sides not to take arms against one another, calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
- In frustration and desperation, the rebels decided to take arms against the government to overthrow the tyrannical ruling party.
- As tensions rise along the border, some analysts warn that both countries may soon take arms against each other.
- It was reported that a small faction of the radical group plans to take arms against the regime, citing social and economic injustices.
- The people in the war-torn nation fear that vigilantes might take arms against alleged looters and begin violent retaliation.