pepper spray
Capsaicin defense aerosol
Pepper spray is a chemical irritant sprayed from a canister, causing intense burning in the eyes, skin, and respiratory system.
It's used for self-defense and by law enforcement for crowd control.
The active ingredient derives from hot peppers.
Also called OC spray (for oleoresin capsicum).
She kept pepper spray in her purse.
Protecting oneself from harm
- attackerOne who strikes first
- assailantOne who attacks another
- threatIndication of potential harm
- deterrentThing that discourages action
escape · safety · protection · precaution · readiness · vulnerability · resistance · countermeasure
Agent causing temporary impairment
- taserHandheld electroshock device
- stun gunDevice that incapacitates electrically
- batonSlender rod for leading
- rubber bulletsNon-lethal police ammunition
tear gas · flashbang · restraint · subduing · neutralize · immobilize · temporary · reversible
Chili heat compound
- burningCombustion in progress
- stingingCausing sharp pain
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- eyesOrgans of sight
respiratory · coughing · tears · painful · chemical · OC · oleoresin · discomfort
Civil law enforcement
- riotViolent public disturbance
- crowd controlRegulating gathered masses
- arrestSeize by law
- tacticalStrategically planned
dispersal · officer · patrol · detain · apprehend · protest · demonstration · civil unrest
self-defense
Protecting oneself from harm
deterrent · escape · safety · protection · precaution · readiness · vulnerability · resistance · countermeasure · empowerment
incapacitant
Agent causing temporary impairment
- taserHandheld electroshock device
- stun gunDevice that incapacitates electrically
- batonSlender rod for leading
rubber bullets · tear gas · flashbang · restraint · subduing · neutralize · immobilize · temporary · reversible
capsaicin
Chili heat compound
- burningCombustion in progress
- stingingCausing sharp pain
- inflammationProtective tissue response
eyes · respiratory · coughing · tears · painful · chemical · OC · oleoresin · discomfort · redness
police
Civil law enforcement
- riotViolent public disturbance
- crowd controlRegulating gathered masses
- arrestSeize by law
tactical · dispersal · officer · patrol · detain · apprehend · protest · demonstration · civil unrest · compliance
capsaicin
Chili heat compound
oleoresin · extract · concentrated · potency · capsicum
- Legal/Police Itemsgavel, law book, legal pad, scales of justice, handcuffs
- self-defenseself-defense, martial arts, self-protection, karate, defensive force
- spraysair freshener, insect repellent, aerosol, aerosol can, Lysol
- hazardous substancescyanide, arsine, mustard gas, nerve gas, phosgene
- Police Forcedeadly force, excessive force, lethal force, reasonable force, less lethal
- deterrentsguard dog, warning, security camera, penalty, padlock
pepper spraytaser
Handheld electroshock device
stun gun · baton · nightstick · rubber bullets · flashbang
pepper sprayfirearm
Projectile weapon using explosives
handgun · deadly force · live ammunition · lethal force · assault rifle
pepper sprayeye drops
Topical ocular medication
eye wash · saline solution · soothing balm · pain reliever · cooling spray
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