Synonyms for arming

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armament · equipping

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The act of supplying (oneself or others) with armor and (now especially) arms and ammunition in preparation for a conflict; the act of providing with the means of defense and attack.

Forms

Plural

armings → equippings, armaments…

Example sentences

• armament The assembly voted to protest against any nuclear armament.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

armament³

9 letters

equipping³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (armament³ = 3 syllables).