어떤 물질이나 장치, 플랫폼을 무기로 사용하기 위해 개조하거나 특정 장소에 무기를 탑재하다.
To adapt a substance, device, or platform for use as a weapon, or to equip a location with weapons.
예문:
"The rogue state attempted to weaponize chemical agents for use in long-range missiles."
"Critics see the effort to weaponize outer space as a threat to international stability."
"The military plans to weaponize the surveillance drones with small-scale missiles."
정보나 감정, 법적 체계 등을 상대방을 공격하거나 혼란을 퍼뜨리는 수단으로 악용하다.
To exploit something, such as information, emotions, or legal systems, as a means of attacking an opponent or spreading discord.
예문:
"Political campaigns often weaponize personal scandals to distract voters from policy issues."
"Social media algorithms can be weaponized to spread misinformation and polarize the public."
"The company was accused of trying to weaponize the legal system to bankrupt its smaller competitors."