Here is the requested information on the word "rearm":
1. Parts of Speech: verb
2. Definition: to equip or prepare again for use or action, especially military equipment or forces
3. Pronunciations: US: /riˈɑrm/; UK: /riːˈɑːm/
4. Origin and Usage: "Rearm" is a combination of "re-" meaning "again" and "arm" meaning "to equip with weapons." The word has been in use since the early 20th century, particularly in the context of military equipment and forces. It is often used in discussions of disarmament and arms control.
5. Synonyms: reequip, refit, resupply, rearmament
6. Related Words: armed, armor, frame, cream, dream
7. Example Sentences:
- The country decided to rearm its military after a period of disarmament.
- The soldiers spent the morning rearming their weapons.
- The government is facing criticism for its decision to rearm in the midst of a peace negotiation.
- The company had to rearm its security system after a data breach.