militarize

Meanings

Verb

• lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force
  • "militarize Germany again after the war"
• adopt for military use
  • "militarize the Civil Service"
• To give a military character to something, such as government or organization.
• To train or equip for war.
• To adopt for use by the military.

Synonyms

militarise

Antonyms

demilitarise, demilitarize