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Need another word that means the same as “weapon”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “weapon” in this overview.

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Weapon as a Noun
Definitions of "Weapon" as a noun
Synonyms of "Weapon" as a noun (3 Words)
Usage Examples of "Weapon" as a noun
Associations of "Weapon" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Weapon” are: arm, weapon system, artillery

Weapon as a Noun

Definitions of "Weapon" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “weapon” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A means of gaining an advantage or defending oneself in a conflict or contest.
Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting.
A thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage.
A means of persuading or arguing.

Synonyms of "Weapon" as a noun (3 Words)

arm	Used to refer to the holding of a person s arm in support or companionship. He draped his legs over the arm* of the sofa.*
artillery	A military detachment or branch of the armed forces that uses large-calibre guns. Tanks and heavy artillery.
weapon system	A means of persuading or arguing.

Usage Examples of "Weapon" as a noun

Resignation threats had long been a weapon in his armoury.
He used all his conversational weapons.
Nuclear weapons.
He was licensed to carry a weapon.

Associations of "Weapon" (30 Words)

ammunition	Any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction. Guns ammunition* and explosives.*
arm	Used to refer to the holding of a person s arm in support or companionship. A large walnut desk chair with padded arms.
arrow	A projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other intended to be shot from a bow. Lights arrowed down into the airport.
arsenal	A place where arms are manufactured. Britain s nuclear arsenal.
artillery	Large but transportable armament. Tanks and heavy artillery.
assail	Criticize strongly. The Scots army assailed Edward s army from the rear.
ballistic	Moving under the force of gravity only.
bomb	Make someone homeless by destroying their home with bombs. A 100 lb van bomb.
bombard	Subject (someone) to a continuous flow of questions, criticisms, or information. They will be bombarded with complaints.
bombardier	The member of a bomber crew responsible for using the bombsight and releasing the bombs on the target.
bomber	A bomber jacket. Manny hand rolled a couple of bombers.
bullet	A metal projectile for firing from a rifle, revolver, or other small firearm, typically cylindrical and pointed, and sometimes containing an explosive. You can apply your lipstick straight from the bullet* but I like to use a brush.*
cannon	Fire a cannon. They would cross at the Town ford under cover of the defending cannon.
defense	(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires. Sanitation is the best defense* against disease.*
detonate	Cause to burst with a violent release of energy. The bomb detonated at noon.
explosive	Serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst. Explosive force.
fighter	Someone who fights (or is fighting. There ll be months of physiotherapy but medical staff say she s a fighter.
firearm	A rifle, pistol, or other portable gun. He wore his firearm* in a shoulder holster.*
firing	The act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy. A series of firings and resignations.
gun	A person who shoots a gun as regards their ability. A twenty gun* salute.*
gunner	A naval warrant officer in charge of a ship’s guns, gun crews, and ordnance stores.
implode	Collapse or cause to collapse violently inwards. The plasma implodes the fuel.
lancet	Shaped like a lancet arch. A lancet* clock.*
missile	A weapon that is self-propelled or directed by remote control, carrying conventional or nuclear explosive. The USAF approach uses small missiles fired from conventional fighter aircraft.
ordnance	Large but transportable armament. The ordnance* corps.*
projectile	Denoting or relating to a projectile. They tried to shield Johnson from the projectiles that were being thrown.
rifle	Troops armed with rifles. He lifted the rifle* to his shoulder and fired.*
rocket	An elongated rocket propelled missile or spacecraft. A rocket* launcher.*
tank	As much as a tank will hold. A large class of 0 6 0 tanks.
trajectory	The path followed by an object moving through space. The missile s trajectory* was preset.*