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Vocabulary Entry
wmd
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
WMD stands for 'weapons of mass destruction', which refers to nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons capable of causing large-scale destruction.
Example Sentences
"The international community is concerned about the proliferation of WMD."
"He studied the impact of WMD on global security."
"The treaty aimed to prevent the development of WMD."
V
verb
To WMD, in a colloquial sense, refers to the act of using or deploying weapons of mass destruction (though this usage is rare and unconventional).
Example Sentences
"The country was accused of WMD'ing against its own citizens."
"In the film, the villain plots to WMD the entire city."
"It is alarming to think a state might consider WMD'ing its enemies."
A
adjective
Describing something that is capable of mass destruction, usually relating to weapons.
Example Sentences
"The report detailed the country's WMD capabilities."
"International law seeks to limit the spread of WMD technology."
"Debates about WMD policies often dominate national security discussions."