weaponize
verb
weap·on·ize
ˈwe-pə-ˌnīz 
weaponized; weaponizing
: to adapt for use as a weapon of war
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Trump and some congressional Republicans have been increasingly critical of the agencies over the riot and the prosecutions of Trump, arguing the justice system has become weaponized against him and other conservatives.
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Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2025
In that filing, Lively accused Wallace of weaponizing a digital army to create and promote content that appeared to be authentic on social media platforms and internet chat forums.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
However, the statements were weaponized in the public arena, suggesting that the IRS was arming its entire workforce.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
Apple’s advisory suggests hackers weaponized the flaw through malicious apps disguised as legitimate media players.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2025
In that filing, Lively accused Wallace of weaponizing a digital army to create and promote content that appeared to be authentic on social media platforms and internet chat forums.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
However, the statements were weaponized in the public arena, suggesting that the IRS was arming its entire workforce.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
Apple’s advisory suggests hackers weaponized the flaw through malicious apps disguised as legitimate media players.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Weaponize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weaponize. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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