TEAR GAS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Tear Gas.
Tear Gas - as a noun
A gas that makes the eyes fill with tears but does not damage them; used in dispersing crowds
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lachrymatorlacrimatorteargasHypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical weapongasHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd."
"Protesters breathed in tear gas during the demonstration."
"The tear gas canister emitted a cloud of smoke."
"The use of tear gas is controversial in some situations."
"The effect of tear gas is to irritate the eyes and respiratory system."