soldierize

/ˈsɒl.dʒə.raɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone fit to serve in an army, especially by training them in military skills

“The army officer tried to soldierize the new recruits.”

2. verb

to give something a military appearance or character

“The new movie aims to soldierize the traditional folk tale.”

Synonyms

  • army
  • militarize

Antonyms

  • demilitarize
  • pacify