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arming

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/ˈɑrmɪŋ/ · arm-ing

To equip with weapons or military forces.

Meanings

verbformal

To equip with weapons or military forces.

ہتھیاروں یا فوجی قوتوں سے لیس کرنا۔

ہتھیار دینا

hathiyaar dena

Synonyms

equiparmprepareمسلح کرناتیار کرنالیس کرنا

Antonyms

disarmunarmdismantleنہتے کرناہتھیار چھینناخالی کرنا

Common Collocations

  • arming troops
  • arming civilians
  • arming for defense

Example Sentences

The country is arming itself in response to external threats.

ملک بیرونی خطرات کے جواب میں ہتھیار تیار کر رہا ہے۔

Mulk bairuni khatarat ke jawab mein hathiyaar tayar kar raha hai.

Arming the local police has become a controversial issue.

مقامی پولیس کو ہتھیار دینا ایک متنازعہ مسئلہ بن گیا ہے۔

Maqami police ko hathiyaar dena aik mutanazia masla ban gaya hai.

The discussions on arming citizens are ongoing and heated.

شہریوں کو ہتھیار دینے پر بات چیت جاری ہے اور یہ بہت گرم ہے۔

Shehriyon ko hathiyaar dene par baat cheet jaari hai aur yeh bohot garm hai.

Easily Confused With

arming:Arming refers specifically to equipping with weapons, whereas 'arming' can also imply becoming prepared or ready.

Word Family

armament
nounہتھیار
armory
nounاسلحہ خانہ
disarm
verbنہتہ کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'arm' in arming as both the action of providing arms and the readiness to defend oneself.

Imagine a soldier preparing with weapons for a mission.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "earmian" — to provide with weapons

First known use: 11th century

The word evolved from Old English, and its use has been consistent across the ages, primarily in military contexts.