pepper spray
noun
: a temporarily disabling aerosol that is composed partly of capsicum oleoresin and causes irritation and blinding of the eyes and inflammation of the nose, throat, and skin
Examples of pepper spray in a Sentence
The police used pepper spray to bring the suspect under control.
Recent Examples on the Web
The room filled with pepper spray, and the men were on top of him.
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Ellen Barry, New York Times, 21 May 2024
The assault happened in the early hours of April 30, when dozens of counter-protesters, some wearing pro-Israel paraphernalia, began attacking the protesters using pepper spray, sticks and their fists.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
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Ellen Barry, New York Times, 21 May 2024
The assault happened in the early hours of April 30, when dozens of counter-protesters, some wearing pro-Israel paraphernalia, began attacking the protesters using pepper spray, sticks and their fists.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for pepper spray
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“Pepper spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pepper%20spray. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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