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tase

tayz

Tase (verb) means to use a taser (an electroshock stun gun) on someone. Example: “Police tased the suspect after he refused to comply.”

verb
1
To use a taser (an electroshock stun gun) on someone.
"Police tased the suspect after he refused to comply."
"He was tased twice before officers were able to restrain him."

How to use tase

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo shock someone with a taser.

Common pairings
get tased tase someone

Word forms

tased past tense, tases plural, tases singular

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Etymology

A back-formed verb from "taser," treating the "-er" ending as a normal verb suffix.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tase” mean?

The word “tase” means to use a taser (an electroshock stun gun) on someone. In plain terms, to shock someone with a taser.

How do you pronounce “tase”?

“Tase” is pronounced tayz (/teɪz/ in IPA).

How do you use “tase” in a sentence?

Here is “tase” used in a sentence: “Police tased the suspect after he refused to comply.”

What part of speech is “tase”?

“Tase” is a verb.

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