Armed

usgb/ɑːrmd/
adjective

Having weapons or being equipped with weapons.

An armed security guard was posted outside the building.
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Often appears as...

  • armed forces
  • armed robbery
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Security Context

Used to describe personnel or places that have weapons for protection or defense.

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The bank employed an armed guard after the recent spate of robberies.
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Military Associations

Often used in contexts related to military, police, or security services.

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The armed forces were deployed to maintain peace in the troubled region.
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Implies Threat

Indicates a heightened sense of danger or seriousness due to the presence of weapons.

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The situation escalated when the suspect became armed and dangerous.
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