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weaponizing

/ˈwɛpənaɪzɪŋ/

Translations

weaponizeverb

weaponizing

Gerund

weaponized

Past Simple

weaponized

Past Participle

weaponizing

Gerund

/ˈwɛpənaɪz/

weaponiserSens général : rendre offensif, transformer en arme ou utiliser comme arme.

The hackers were able to weaponize the software to launch a cyber attack.

Les pirates ont pu weaponiser le logiciel pour lancer une cyberattaque.

Additional translations

transformer en armeSens littéral ; s’emploie quand quelque chose est converti en arme ou en outil offensif.

utiliser comme une armeSens figuré ; emploi politique, médiatique ou conflictuel.

Synonyms

weaponizeverb

To adapt or convert something into a weapon or tool of attack.

The hackers were able to weaponize the software to launch a cyber attack.

To use something as a means of gaining advantage or inflicting harm in a conflict or competition.

The politician was accused of trying to weaponize social media to influence public opinion.