Taser
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈteɪ.zə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Taser is a noun meaning A Taser, a handheld device made by Taser International intended to immobilize another by delivering an electric shock.
Meaning
A Taser, a handheld device made by Taser International intended to immobilize another by delivering an electric shock.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Any electroshock stun gun.
- To shock a person, thing, individual, or animal with a handheld device with the electric shock that it delivers; to stun with a stun gun.
- (figuratively) To strike verbally or gesturally with ill intents.
Example Sentences
As I spoke too loudly during the solemn church service, my husband shot me a glance that emotionally tasered me to the point of silence until we returned home 2 hours later.
Word Forms
- tasers
- tasering
- tasered
Synonyms for taser
Depending on context, synonyms include tase, stun gun.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include capture, captures, tazer, tase, stun gun, cycle.
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