Word ARMS: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

arms

🇺🇸 [ɑːrmz]

Meanings

Weapons, especially firearms, or military equipment used for defense or combat. The term can also be used to refer to the act of providing weapons or military force.

Examples

• The country increased its defense budget to modernize its arms.
• The rebels seized arms to fight the government forces.
• They were heavily armed with automatic rifles and grenades.

Synonyms

weapons • firearms • artillery

Antonyms

peace • disarmament