1. to supply with too many weapons or excessive armaments
Usage: transitive verb; often used in political or military contexts
2. to arm (a person or group) beyond what is necessary or prudent
Usage: transitive verb; often used in discussions of military policy

Examples

• The policy to overarms local militias has raised concerns among international observers.
• Critics argue that the government overarms certain factions while leaving others vulnerable.
• Nations that overarms their neighbors risk escalating regional tensions.
• The treaty aims to prevent countries from overarming their military forces.
• Experts warn that overarming civilian groups can destabilize entire regions.