tear gas
Protest control aerosol
Tear gas is a chemical weapon that irritates the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, causing tears, pain, and temporary blindness.
Despite the name, it's typically an aerosol or fine powder rather than a gas.
Used by police and military for riot control and crowd dispersal: Police fired tear gas at the protesters.
Common types include CS gas and pepper spray.
Crystalline tear-inducing compound
- pepper sprayCapsaicin-based defensive aerosol
- maceBludgeon with flanged head
- capsaicinChili heat compound
- oleoresinMixed plant secretion
aerosol · canister · grenade · cartridge · projectile · volatility · toxicity · concentration
Spreading in many directions
- crowd controlRegulating gathered masses
- riot controlSubduing violent gatherings
- water cannonPressurized stream weapon
- rubber bulletsNon-lethal police ammunition
flashbang · barricade · shield · baton · phalanx · formation · curfew · cordon
Secretion of tears
- watery eyesExcess moisture in vision
- burningCombustion in progress
- stingingCausing sharp pain
- coughingForceful air expulsion reflex
choking · sneezing · blinding · inflammation · redness · irritation · respiratory distress · blistering
Public display of opinion
- riotViolent public disturbance
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
- civil unrestPublic disturbance by citizens
- marchRhythmic group walk
rally · confrontation · resistance · crackdown · repression · occupation · standoff · clashes
Civil law enforcement
- SWATElite police squad
- riot policeOfficers deployed for civil unrest
- law enforcementUpholding legal codes
- militaryArmed forces collectively
national guard · security forces · paramilitary · authorities · troops · officers · gendarmerie · civil disturbance
Removing dangerous substances
- neutralizeCancel an effect
- flushSame suit, five cards
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
baking soda · saline · respirator · goggles · wet cloth · shelter · ventilation · first aid
chloroacetophenone
Crystalline tear-inducing compound
- pepper sprayCapsaicin-based defensive aerosol
- maceBludgeon with flanged head
- capsaicinChili heat compound
oleoresin · aerosol · canister · grenade · cartridge · projectile · volatility · toxicity · concentration · synthesis
dispersal
Spreading in many directions
- crowd controlRegulating gathered masses
- riot controlSubduing violent gatherings
- water cannonPressurized stream weapon
rubber bullets · flashbang · barricade · shield · baton · phalanx · formation · curfew · cordon · barrage
lacrimation
Secretion of tears
- watery eyesExcess moisture in vision
- burningCombustion in progress
- stingingCausing sharp pain
coughing · choking · sneezing · blinding · inflammation · redness · irritation · respiratory distress · blistering · nausea
demonstration
Public display of opinion
- riotViolent public disturbance
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
- civil unrestPublic disturbance by citizens
march · rally · confrontation · resistance · crackdown · repression · occupation · standoff · clashes · streets
police
Civil law enforcement
- SWATElite police squad
- riot policeOfficers deployed for civil unrest
- law enforcementUpholding legal codes
military · national guard · security forces · paramilitary · authorities · troops · officers · gendarmerie · civil disturbance · martial law
decontamination
Removing dangerous substances
- neutralizeCancel an effect
- flushSame suit, five cards
- rinseWash without scrubbing
milk · baking soda · saline · respirator · goggles · wet cloth · shelter · ventilation · first aid · medical treatment
- Soweto UprisingJune 16, student protests, police brutality, protest march, rubber bullets
- crowd controlriot gear, riot shields, rubber bullets, pepper balls, water cannon
- Intifadastone throwing, Gaza Strip, West Bank, Israeli occupation, PLO
- Police Forcedeadly force, excessive force, lethal force, reasonable force, less lethal
- gasesair, oxygen, helium, nitrogen, hydrogen
- weaponsknife, gun, sword, swords, rifle
tear gaslive rounds
Functional, lethal ammunition
deadly force · bullets · napalm · chemical weapons · nerve agent
tear gasnegotiation
Discussion seeking mutual accord
dialogue · de-escalation · mediation · amnesty · concessions
tear gasfresh air
Unenclosed outdoor atmosphere
clean air · oxygen · soothing mist · antidote · laughing gas