Pepper-sprayed

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of pepper-spray form-of, participle, past

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"The dogs drew blood from several protesters, including children, who were then pepper-sprayed in an unsuccessful attempt to drive them away from the construction site. Instead of arresting the security guards, the local police arrested 30 peaceful protesters, some of whom had been bitten by the fierce dogs."

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