tear gassing

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. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of tear gas
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tear gassing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tear%20gassing

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tear gassing,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tear%20gassing.

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