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tasers

/ˈteɪzərz/

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noun

Pistola eléctrica

A Taser, a handheld device made by Taser International intended to immobilize another by delivering an electric shock.

Examples :

"The police officer carried two tasers on his belt, ready to use them if someone became violent. "

El oficial de policía llevaba dos pistolas eléctricas en su cinturón, listo para usarlas si alguien se volvía violento.

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noun

Pistola eléctrica

(by extension) Any electroshock stun gun.

Examples :

"The security guards at the concert were equipped with tasers to control unruly crowds. "

Los guardias de seguridad en el concierto estaban equipados con pistolas eléctricas para controlar a las multitudes rebeldes.

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verb

Aturdir con una pistola eléctrica, electrocutar con un táser

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.

Examples :

"The police officer threatened to taser the suspect if he didn't stop running. "

El oficial de policía amenazó con electrocutar al sospechoso con una pistola eléctrica si no dejaba de correr.

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verb

insultar, atacar verbalmente

To strike verbally or gesturally with ill intents.

Examples :

"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."

Mientras hablaba demasiado alto durante el solemne servicio religioso, mi esposo me lanzó una mirada que me insultó emocionalmente hasta el punto de silenciarme hasta que regresamos a casa 2 horas después.

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