Synonyms of weapon

weapon 1 of 2

noun

1

as in weaponry

something used to defend

Concealed weapons were not allowed in the building.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weaponry
• arm
• shield
• munitions
• ammunition
• armament
• defense
• guard
• armor
• screen
• wall
• security
• protection
• ward
• safeguard
• buckler
• aegis
• fortress
• stronghold
• fort
• cover
• egis
• palisade
• fastness

2

as in tool

a person or thing that is used to produce a result

Poetry was her weapon of choice in the writing contest.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tool
• ingredient
• instrument
• instrumentality
• medium
• mechanism
• activator
• influence
• vehicle
• factor
• machinery
• determinant
• organ
• power
• agency
• means
• agent
• driver
• inspiration
• generator
• cause
• trigger
• ministry
• catalyst
• incentive
• stimulus
• expedient
• impetus
• executor
• launcher
• occasion
• mover
• energizer
• instigator
• animator
• antecedent
• instigation
• reason
• subagency
• subagent

weapon

2 of 2

verb

as in to arm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arm
• equip
• reequip
• militarize
• mobilize
• mechanize
• embattle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disarm
• demilitarize
• demobilize
• denuclearize

Examples of weapon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The poultry seasoning and Parmesan cheese are our flavorful secret weapons for adding depth to the soup without creating a long ingredient list or extra-long cook time. —Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024

Elsewhere in Russia’s economy, weapons exports have collapsed as demand from the country’s own troops prevent sales to foreign countries. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2024

Verb

The deputy had her pepper spray, Taser and weapon on her as Ruffin escaped and was able to fire three shots at him. —Katherine Itoh, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2024

And the Polish prime minister announced a halt to weapon exports to Ukraine. —Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2023