Teargas (Noun)
Meaning
A gas that makes the eyes fill with tears but does not damage them; used in dispersing crowds.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The police fired teargas into the crowd to disperse the protesters, causing many to run for cover.
- The officers were equipped with teargas canisters to control the situation in case of an emergency.
- The riot control team unleashed a cloud of teargas that quickly enveloped the area, forcing the demonstrators to retreat.
- As the situation escalated, the authorities decided to use teargas to restore order and clear the streets.
- The use of teargas by the security forces was widely criticized for causing unnecessary harm to innocent bystanders.