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armed
This term carries a heavy tension between physical danger and intellectual preparation. When describing a person with a weapon, it suggests a state of readiness for violence or defense, often evoking a sense of threat or official authority in security contexts.
When used in a non-physical sense, it describes a strategic advantage. It shifts the imagery from a literal gun or sword to a metaphorical tool, such as data or evidence, implying that the person is fully equipped to win an argument or handle a difficult situation.
Meanings
Examples
The guards are heavily armed and stationed at every entrance.
Stay back because the suspect is armed and dangerous.
I entered the meeting armed with a detailed report and several charts.
The knight arrived at the castle armed with a sword and a sturdy shield.
She felt more confident now that she was armed with the facts.
Wait I need to get armed with some snacks before the movie starts.
The rebels were poorly armed compared to the national army.
He walked into the exam armed with nothing but a pencil and a prayer.