adjective
- designed to kill or injure people rather than destroy equipment or buildings
Usage: military
Examples
- The treaty bans antipersonnel landmines in most countries.
- Antipersonnel weapons are designed specifically to harm soldiers.
- The military developed new antipersonnel ammunition for infantry use.
- International law restricts the use of certain antipersonnel devices.
- The explosion was caused by an antipersonnel mine left from the war.
- Antipersonnel grenades fragment into small pieces to maximize casualties.