wmd

/ˈwɑːmd/ or /ˈwɪmd/

Definitions

1. noun

A weapon of mass destruction, such as a nuclear, chemical, or biological weapon.

“The country was accused of developing WMDs in secret.”

2. acronym

Weapons of Mass Destruction (a category of weapons that can cause large-scale death and destruction).

“The treaty aimed to ban the production of WMDs worldwide.”

Synonyms

  • arms
  • munitions
  • weapon

Antonyms

  • defense
  • deterrent