Armed
Armed adjective - (used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms.
Usage example: armed robbery
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Synonyms for Armed
Defenseless is an antonym for armed.
Defenseless
Defenseless adjective - Lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack.
Usage example: the lack of warm clothing left the hikers defenseless against the unexpected cold snap
Armed is an antonym for defenseless.
Nearby Word: defense
Both words in one sentence
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Janeway: This is where you, armed with a gun, hunt defenseless lil' ol' me down throughout the ship.
Source: Hilariously Abusive Childhood -
Defenseless Transports: Civilian ships (cargos, exploration ships, mining modules...) are not armed.
Source: Video Game / Celestus -
Defenseless Transports: Troop transports cannot be customized or armed in any way, and are automatically destroyed if they encounter hostile ships with no proper warships around.
Source: Video Game / Master of Orion
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Defenseless or Armed. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/armed/defenseless.
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