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tear gas
1[ teer ]
noun
- a gas that makes the eyes smart and water, thus producing a temporary blindness, used in modern warfare, to quell riots, etc.
tear-gas
2[ teer-gas ]
verb (used with object)
- to subject to tear gas.
tear gas
/ ɪə /
noun
- any one of a number of gases or vapours that make the eyes smart and water, causing temporary blindness; usually dispersed from grenades and used in warfare and to control riots Also calledlacrimator
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tear gas1
Origin of tear gas2
Example Sentences
He said Israeli authorities would regularly storm their cells there and spray them with tear gas.
"In my work, at the protests, I have seen a lot of violence, and tear gas, but having the police in my home, I felt more afraid."
Yes, Trump did indeed go after Black Lives Matter protesters with a vengeance during his first term, even unleashing armed federal agents without insignia to tear gas, beat and detain such protesters in Portland, Oregon.
Violence quickly escalated between civilians and the military, with the army responding with brutal force, using tear gas and rubber bullets against crowds.
Unrest had escalated on Sunday night, with protesters fired on with tear gas and rubber bullets.
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