weapon
Tool for harm
A weapon is anything used to attack or defend in combat—from knives and guns to clubs and fists.
The word extends to anything deployed against an opponent: Humor was her best weapon.
Nuclear weapons, biological weapons, and chemical weapons are categories of mass destruction.
To weaponize something is to turn it into a means of attack: They weaponized social media.
Hilted fighting blade
- knifeSharp cutting utensil
- daggerShort pointed stabbing blade
- spearPole with sharp point
- bayonetRifle-mounted stabbing blade
machete · katana · saber · rapier · scimitar · cutlass · stiletto · kukri
Compact one-handed firearm
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- shotgunLong gun firing shot
- revolverPistol with rotating chamber
- handgunFirearm for single-hand use
submachine gun · carbine · musket · flintlock · trigger · barrel · magazine · ammunition
Organization with membership
- bludgeonHeavy blunt weapon
- shivMakeshift stabbing tool
- pipeHollow conveyance channel
- chainLinked segments forming length
brass knuckles · bottle · brick · rock · bat · crowbar · tire iron · broken glass
Siege engine for launching
- trebuchetCounterweight-powered projectile launcher
- battering ramHeavy beam for breaching
- ballistaAncient projectile siege engine
- cannonLarge mounted gun
siege tower · mangonel · onager · bombard · howitzer · artillery · mortar · ram
Respectful forward inclination
- crossbowStock-mounted bow mechanism
- longbowTall wooden archery weapon
- arrowPointed shaft for shooting
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
sling · blowgun · javelin · throwing knife · shuriken · chakram · bolas · quiver
Handheld thrown explosive
- bombExplosive device or disaster
- dynamitePowerful blasting compound
- TNTPowerful blasting compound
- C4Moldable military explosive
landmine · detonator · fuse · mortar · rocket · missile · torpedo · depth charge
Kept out of sight
- covertIntentionally concealed
- concealed carryLicensed hidden weapon possession
- disguisedConcealed true identity
- secretConcealed information
smuggled · stashed · holstered · cane sword · pen knife · boot knife
Art of persuasive language
- propagandaBiased information for influence
- wordsUnits of language
- informationKnowledge about something
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
intimidation · economic sanctions · leverage · influence · coercion · blackmail · threat · psychological warfare
Preserved ancient object
- antiquityGreat age, ancient era
- museum pieceObject preserved for display
- excavationAct of unearthing
- archaeological findUnearthed historical object
ceremonial · heirloom · ancient · heritage · artifact · curator · exhibit · conservation
Handheld defensive armor
- armorProtective combat covering
- bulletproof vestProjectile-resistant chest protection
- flak jacketTorso armor against projectiles
- helmetProtective head covering
parry · block · counter · deterrent · armored vehicle · fortification · bunker · interceptor
sword
Hilted fighting blade
bayonet · machete · katana · saber · rapier · scimitar · cutlass · stiletto · kukri · claymore
pistol
Compact one-handed firearm
handgun · submachine gun · carbine · musket · flintlock · trigger · barrel · magazine · ammunition · bullet
club
Organization with membership
chain · brass knuckles · bottle · brick · rock · bat · crowbar · tire iron · broken glass · shank
catapult
Siege engine for launching
- trebuchetCounterweight-powered projectile launcher
- battering ramHeavy beam for breaching
- ballistaAncient projectile siege engine
cannon · siege tower · mangonel · onager · bombard · howitzer · artillery · mortar · ram · Greek fire
bow
Respectful forward inclination
bolt · sling · blowgun · javelin · throwing knife · shuriken · chakram · bolas · quiver · arbalest
grenade
Handheld thrown explosive
C4 · landmine · detonator · fuse · mortar · rocket · missile · torpedo · depth charge · incendiary
hidden
Kept out of sight
- covertIntentionally concealed
- concealed carryLicensed hidden weapon possession
- disguisedConcealed true identity
secret · smuggled · stashed · holstered · cane sword · pen knife · boot knife
rhetoric
Art of persuasive language
- propagandaBiased information for influence
- wordsUnits of language
- informationKnowledge about something
persuasion · intimidation · economic sanctions · leverage · influence · coercion · blackmail · threat · psychological warfare · disinformation
relic
Preserved ancient object
- antiquityGreat age, ancient era
- museum pieceObject preserved for display
- excavationAct of unearthing
archaeological find · ceremonial · heirloom · ancient · heritage · artifact · curator · exhibit · conservation · burial goods
shield
Handheld defensive armor
- armorProtective combat covering
- bulletproof vestProjectile-resistant chest protection
- flak jacketTorso armor against projectiles
helmet · parry · block · counter · deterrent · armored vehicle · fortification · bunker · interceptor · antimissile
- game termslevel, score, player, win, lose
- game itemspotion, health potion, mana potion, power-up, extra life
- Legobricks, brick, blocks, sets, plate
- mysteryclue, detective, suspect, clues, sleuth
- mystery fictionwhodunit, whodunnit, sleuth, murder mystery, detective novel
- action filmschase scene, car chase, explosion, stunt, shootout
weaponshield
Handheld defensive armor
armor · defense · fortification · barrier · protection
weaponmedicine
Curative substance or practice
cure · remedy · antidote · balm · life support
weaponolive branch
Symbol of reconciliation
peace offering · white flag · dove · plowshare · treaty
- nuclear weaponsExplosive devices using fission
- secret weaponHidden strategic advantage
- murder weaponItem used to kill
- laser weaponsWeapons using focused light beams
- deadly weaponInstrument capable of killing
- chemical weaponsToxic substances weaponized
weapons, weapons of mass destruction, weaponry, weaponize, weaponless, bioweapon, chemical weapon, weaponized, weaponizes