teargasses
Quells with fumes
Teargasses is the third-person singular verb form of teargas, meaning to attack or disperse people using chemical agents that cause severe eye and respiratory irritation: Police teargassed the protesters.
The word can also be spelled as two words: The guards tear-gassed the cell block.
Capsaicin-based defensive aerosol
- capsaicinChili heat compound
- aerosolMist in gas
- canisterSealed cylindrical container
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
grenade · dispersion · volatility · mace · synthesis · concentration · potency
Secretion of tears
- burningCombustion in progress
- stingingCausing sharp pain
- coughingForceful air expulsion reflex
- chokingBlocked airway condition
blinding · inflammation · respiratory distress · skin irritation · mucous membrane · tearing · blistering · nausea
Public expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- riotViolent public disturbance
- civil unrestPublic disturbance by citizens
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
confrontation · standoff · siege · prison riot · border control · hostage situation · barricade · crackdown
- riot controlSubduing violent gatherings
- law enforcementUpholding legal codes
- police actionArmed intervention without declared war
- barrageSustained, overwhelming attack
Breathing protection device
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- face shieldTransparent protective facial covering
- wet clothMoistened piece of fabric
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
ventilation · saline rinse · milk · protective gear · activated charcoal · escape route · eye wash · fresh air
pepper spray
Capsaicin-based defensive aerosol
cartridge · grenade · dispersion · volatility · mace · synthesis · concentration · potency
lacrimation
Secretion of tears
choking · blinding · inflammation · respiratory distress · skin irritation · mucous membrane · tearing · blistering · nausea · disorientation
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- riotViolent public disturbance
- civil unrestPublic disturbance by citizens
uprising · confrontation · standoff · siege · prison riot · border control · hostage situation · barricade · crackdown · suppression
crowd dispersal
- riot controlSubduing violent gatherings
- law enforcementUpholding legal codes
- police actionArmed intervention without declared war
barrage · volley · saturation · wind direction · confined space
respirator
Breathing protection device
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- face shieldTransparent protective facial covering
- wet clothMoistened piece of fabric
decontamination · ventilation · saline rinse · milk · protective gear · activated charcoal · escape route · eye wash · fresh air
teargasseskettles
Pots for boiling water
releases · frees · handcuffs · tackles · stands down
teargasseswelcomes
Receives with hospitality
accommodates · permits · facilitates · protects · escorts