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.
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In another, several detainees who claim to have been beaten and shot at with pellets and pepper spray show what appear to be bruises and scars all over their bodies.
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Michael Rios, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
At that intersection, a officer sent a stream of pepper spray toward the crowd.
—Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
Sabre Pepper Spray Keychain This compact canister is the No. 1 best-seller in self-defense pepper spray for a reason.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
On Thursday, the Associated Press (AP) reported that two anonymous U.S. contractors working with GHF said that guards at aid sites were using stun grenades, pepper spray, and live minution as Palestinians collected aid.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 4 July 2025
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Michael Rios, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
At that intersection, a officer sent a stream of pepper spray toward the crowd.
—Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
Sabre Pepper Spray Keychain This compact canister is the No. 1 best-seller in self-defense pepper spray for a reason.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
On Thursday, the Associated Press (AP) reported that two anonymous U.S. contractors working with GHF said that guards at aid sites were using stun grenades, pepper spray, and live minution as Palestinians collected aid.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 4 July 2025
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 3 Aug. 2025.
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