Teargas

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounAny lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.

2.verbTo use tear gas.

"The riot squad tear gassed the mob."

Synonyms

tear-gas tear gas lachrymator pepper spray mace cs gas poison gas pepper gel chemical agent nerve gas explosive gelatine askarel

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