Pepper Spray Definition

noun
An aerosol spray containing capsaicin or other ingredient highly irritating to the eyes, sinuses, etc., used as in defense against an attacker or by the police to subdue unruly or violent persons.
Webster's New World

A non-lethal chemical agent which is used in riot control and personal self-defense.

The man who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.
Wiktionary
verb

To douse someone with pepper spray.

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Other Word Forms of Pepper Spray

Noun

Singular:
pepper spray
Plural:
pepper sprays

Origin of Pepper Spray

  • From the capsaicin content derived from capsicum peppers

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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