teargassed
/ˈtɪrɡæst/
verb
- Past tense of teargas: to spray or release tear gas at someone, usually to control a crowd or force people to leave an area.
- The soldiers teargassed the building to force the rebels out.
- Police teargassed the protesters to break up the demonstration.
- During the riot, authorities teargassed the crowd to restore order.
adjective
- Affected by or exposed to tear gas.
- Medical workers helped the teargassed civilians find fresh air.
- The teargassed demonstrators ran coughing and wiping their eyes.
- A teargassed reporter described the scene as chaotic and painful.