tear gas

Meaning

Noun

Any lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.

Verb

To use tear gas.

Synonyms

lachrymator

lacrimator

teargas

lachrymatory agent

sternutatory

sternutator

Translations

gaz lacrymogène

Tränengas

gas lacrimogeno

gas lacrimógeno

gás lacrimogêneo

gás lacrimogéneo

δακρυγόνο

traangas

gas lacrimògen

اَلْغَاز اَلْمَسِيل لِلْدَمُوع

lacrimogeno

lagrimogeno

traangaspatroon

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtɪəɡæs/