1. to give a military character to; to equip with military forces or weapons
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘militarize’
2. to make warlike in spirit or outlook
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘militarize’

Examples

• The government militarizes the border region during times of conflict.
• The regime militarizes its youth through mandatory training programs.
• This policy militarizes what should be a civilian police force.
• The country militarizes its space program to defend against threats.
• The dictator militarizes society by promoting aggressive nationalism.
• The treaty prevents any nation from militarizing the disputed territory.