Associations to the word «Teargas»

Wiktionary

TEARGAS, noun. Alternative spelling of tear gas
TEARGAS, verb. Alternative spelling of tear gas

Dictionary definition

TEARGAS, noun. A gas that makes the eyes fill with tears but does not damage them; used in dispersing crowds.
TEARGAS, verb. Attack with teargas; subject to teargas fumes; "The students were teargassed during the riot".

Wise words

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