militarize
Definitions
Verb
- Lend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military force
- Adopt for military use
Fragment
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "militarize".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | demilitarize | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | demilitarized | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | demilitarizes | 6 | 0 |
| 4 | militarize | 4 | 0 |
| 5 | militarized | 4 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "militarize".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | merchandise | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | maximize | 3 | 2 |
| 3 | magnifies | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | mineralize | 4 | 0 |
| 5 | miniaturize | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | mystifies | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "militarize".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | military | 4 | 212 |
| 2 | militia | 3 | 11 |
| 3 | militarism | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | militarily | 5 | 3 |
| 5 | militarized | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | demilitarize | 5 | 0 |
| 7 | militaries | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | demilitarizes | 6 | 0 |
| 9 | demilitarized | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | familiarize | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | familiarized | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | militate | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | miniaturize | 4 | 0 |
| 14 | militarists | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | paramilitaries | 6 | 0 |
| 16 | miltie | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | demilitarizing | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | mobiliare | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | miniaturized | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | militaristic | 5 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "militarize" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "militarize" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "militarize" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "militarize".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 5
Sound Alikes: 6
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Rep. Hank Johnson re-introduces bill to de-militarize local law enforcement
Mar 16, 2026 AFRO American Newspapers
Mar 16, 2026 AFRO American Newspapers
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Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy and the militarization of Canadian society
Feb 27, 2026 World Socialist Web Site
Feb 27, 2026 World Socialist Web Site
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Jan 7, 2026 Democracy Now!
Jan 7, 2026 Democracy Now!
How ICE Became Trump’s Very Own Paramilitary Force
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Jan 21, 2026 Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting
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Mar 8, 2026 Hankyoreh : English Edition
Mar 8, 2026 Hankyoreh : English Edition
Open to Debate: Should the United States Militarize the War on Drugs?
Nov 21, 2025 Council on Foreign Relations
Nov 21, 2025 Council on Foreign Relations