English Explanatory Dictionary

pepper spray

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A non-lethal chemical agent derived from peppers used in riot control and personal self-defense.
verb
  1. To douse (someone or something) with pepper spray.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pepper spray pepper sprays pepper-spray pepper spraying pepper sprayed

Synonyms

capsicum spray OC gas OC spray pepper gas

Related words

capsaicin
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