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
Weapons of any kind (no knives or mace/pepper spray of any size).
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
The paper said some 200 protestors were at the rally, and around 50 officers, some who used pepper spray and batons.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Oct. 2024
Nichols, who was Black, ran from the traffic stop after being hit with pepper spray and a Taser.
—Adrian Sainz, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
The mail carrier used pepper spray to stop the defendant.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2024
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
The paper said some 200 protestors were at the rally, and around 50 officers, some who used pepper spray and batons.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Oct. 2024
Nichols, who was Black, ran from the traffic stop after being hit with pepper spray and a Taser.
—Adrian Sainz, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
The mail carrier used pepper spray to stop the defendant.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 27 Sep. 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 30 Oct. 2024.
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