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
At that time, police also used pepper spray on people blocking the street, police said.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2024
The heel of one palm shifted onto her belt, which held handcuffs and pepper spray.
—Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2024
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2024
The heel of one palm shifted onto her belt, which held handcuffs and pepper spray.
—Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 5 Feb. 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 6 May. 2024.
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