tear-gassed
Hit with lachrymator
Tear-gassed means subjected to tear gas—a chemical irritant dispersed to control crowds or disperse protesters.
The compound causes intense burning in the eyes and respiratory distress.
Protesters were tear-gassed outside the courthouse.
Police tear-gassed the demonstrators when they refused to disperse.
Combustion in progress
- stingingCausing sharp pain
- chokingBlocked airway condition
- coughingForceful air expulsion reflex
- blindingPainfully intense light
mucus · gagging · gasping · inflammation · irritation · decontamination · milk · recovery
Capsaicin-based defensive aerosol
- crowd controlRegulating gathered masses
- dispersalSpreading in many directions
- chemical agentSubstance producing specific effects
- non-lethalNot causing death
rubber bullets · water cannon · flashbangs · riot gear · barricade · containment · curfew · police action
Public display of opinion
- rallyGathering for a cause
- marchRhythmic group walk
- dispersalSpreading in many directions
- crackdownSudden strict enforcement
activism · civil disobedience · resistance · placards · chanting · banners · sit-in · occupation
Organized resistance to power
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- clashesViolent encounters or disagreements
- unrestState of public disturbance
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
crackdown · resistance · rebellion · insurgency · street battles · barricades · escalation · strife
burning
Combustion in progress
blinding · mucus · gagging · gasping · inflammation · irritation · decontamination · milk · recovery · respiratory
pepper spray
Capsaicin-based defensive aerosol
- crowd controlRegulating gathered masses
- dispersalSpreading in many directions
- chemical agentSubstance producing specific effects
non-lethal · rubber bullets · water cannon · flashbangs · riot gear · barricade · containment · curfew · police action · tactical
demonstration
Public display of opinion
crackdown · activism · civil disobedience · resistance · placards · chanting · banners · sit-in · occupation · vigil
uprising
Organized resistance to power
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- clashesViolent encounters or disagreements
- unrestState of public disturbance
turmoil · crackdown · resistance · rebellion · insurgency · street battles · barricades · escalation · strife · suppression
tear-gassedunexposed
Not made visible
uncontaminated · decontaminated · fresh · breathable · untainted
tear-gassedprotected
Kept from harm
unmolested · left alone · accommodated · welcomed · permitted
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