Weapon

Meaning

a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

a thing designed or used for inflicting harm or damage

Example Sentences

The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.

He carried a weapon for self-defense.

Synonyms

arm, armament, firearm, tool of violence, tool, instrument, device

Entry 1

arm, armament, firearm, tool of violence

Entry 2

arm, tool, instrument, device

Antonyms

shield, protection, defense, peace, harmony

Entry 1

shield, protection, defense, peace

Entry 2

peace, harmony, defense

Collocations

deadly weapon, nuclear weapon, weapon of mass destruction, concealed weapon, carry a weapon, use a weapon, weapon of choice

Entry 1

deadly weapon, nuclear weapon, weapon of mass destruction, concealed weapon

Entry 2

carry a weapon, use a weapon, weapon of choice