teargas

noun

  1. 1

    Any 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.

verb

  1. 1

    To use tear gas.

    The riot squad tear gassed the mob.

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