1. to give a military character to; to equip with military forces or weapons
Usage: present participle of militarize
2. to make warlike in spirit or outlook
Usage: present participle of militarize

Examples

• The government is militarizing the border region.
• Critics accused the police of militarizing their response to protests.
• The country has been militarizing rapidly since the conflict began.
• They are militarizing space with new satellite weapons.
• The school board opposed militarizing the campus with armed guards.
• Militarizing the civilian population was part of their strategy.