tear gassed

A form of tear gas — Any lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of tear gas
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tear gassed. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tear%20gassed

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“tear gassed.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tear%20gassed. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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