tase

verb

tased; tasing
often capitalized

transitive verb

: to shoot with a Taser gun

Examples of tase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pilgrim, who was in the passenger seat, tried to leave the vehicle, but at that point, officers tased her and pulled her from the car. Kizzy Cox, Essence, 3 July 2024 As Pilgrim turned to get out of the car, she was tased twice while still in the passenger’s seat, according to the lawsuit. Kaila Nichols, CNN, 2 July 2024 Officers entered the family’s home and tased and shot the 19-year-old as his mother and brother begged them to stop. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024 Earlier this month, Eddie spoke about his experience working with his daughter and son-in-law Michael Xavier on the film during an interview with Al Roker on the Today show, recounting how Michael tased him for one scene in the movie. Vic Verbalaitis, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for tase 

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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from Taser

First Known Use

1991, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tase was in 1991

Dictionary Entries Near tase

Cite this Entry

“Tase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tase. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

tase

verb
ˈtāz
: to attack with a stun gun
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