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Synonyms of weapon
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1
something used to defend
- Concealed weapons were not allowed in the building.
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2
a person or thing that is used to produce a result
- Poetry was her weapon of choice in the writing contest.
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weapon
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of weapon (Entry 2 of 2)
as in equip, reequip
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“Weapon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weapon. Accessed 22 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of weapon was before the 12th century
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