Tasered: meaning, definitions and examples
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tasered
[ ˈteɪzərd ]
use of taser
The term 'tasered' refers to the action of being incapacitated by a taser, a device that delivers an electric shock to disrupt muscle function and immobilize an individual. This term is often used in law enforcement contexts, where tasers are employed to subdue suspects without using lethal force. Being tasered can result in temporary physical incapacitation, pain, and even disorientation, but the effects are generally short-lived. The use of tasers has generated considerable debate regarding their safety and ethical implications in policing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The suspect was tasered by the officer.
- He fell to the ground after being tasered during the altercation.
- The crowd gasped as the demonstrator was tasered.
- Police often choose to taser a suspect instead of using firearms.
Translations
Translations of the word "tasered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 taserado
🇮🇳 तासर किया हुआ
🇩🇪 elektrisiert
🇮🇩 disejut
🇺🇦 паралізований електрошокером
🇵🇱 porażony taserem
🇯🇵 テーザーされる
🇫🇷 électrocuté
🇪🇸 atacado con un taser
🇹🇷 taser ile vurulmuş
🇰🇷 테이저로 맞은
🇸🇦 مُصعوق بالتسير
🇨🇿 omráčený taserem
🇸🇰 omráčený taserom
🇨🇳 被电击
🇸🇮 taseriran
🇮🇸 taser-aður
🇰🇿 электрошокпен соққыға жығылған
🇬🇪 ტეზერით გაწვდილი
🇦🇿 taserlə vurulmuş
🇲🇽 atacado con un taser
Etymology
The word 'tasered' comes from the brand name 'Taser', which itself is an acronym for 'Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle', named after a fictional character's weapon. The Taser was invented in the 1960s by Jack Cover, who developed a device that could incapacitate a person through the use of electrical shock. The device gained popularity in law enforcement in the late 20th century as a non-lethal alternative to firearms. As its usage became more widespread, the term 'tasered' emerged to describe the act of being subjected to an electric discharge from a Taser device. The introduction of tasers sparked discussions around police use of force and the ethical implications of using such devices in law enforcement. Over time, the word has evolved and is now commonly used in everyday language to describe situations involving tasers.