weapon

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. something used to hurt someone's reputation or to gain power over them.

n. a means of exerting pressure, harming a reputation, or gaining a strategic advantage over an opponent.

日本語:武器※

“The politician used the scandal as a weapon against his rival.”

“In modern corporate negotiations, information is often the most potent weapon a company can possess.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English · Slang · Informal

n. a person who is very annoying, stupid, or embarrassing.

n. a derogatory term for an individual perceived as incompetent, foolish, or socially inept.

“He made a total weapon of himself by shouting in the quiet library.”

“The manager was acting like a complete weapon during the briefing, making several basic errors that embarrassed the entire team.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun American English · Slang · Informal

n. someone who is incredibly good at what they do.

n. a person or object of exceptional capability, power, or effectiveness.

“Our new striker is an absolute weapon on the football pitch.”

“With his analytical speed and deep industry knowledge, the lead consultant proved to be a secret weapon during the merger talks.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to give someone a weapon or to prepare a tool for fighting.

v. to equip a person, group, or vehicle with weaponry.

“The soldiers were weaponed and ready for the mission at dawn.”

“The government faced criticism for weaponing local militias without providing adequate oversight or training.”