Armed meaning

What does “armed” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“armed” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms.

armed

adjective

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
“armed robbery”
Oppositesunarmed
having arms or arms as specified; used especially in combination
“the many-armed goddess Shiva”
Oppositesarmless
(used of plants and animals) furnished with bristles and thorns
Oppositesunarmed

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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