Self-defense spray Crossword Clue

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Self-defense spray Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an official who carries a mace of office
2. (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SELF-DEFENSE (noun)
1. the act of defending yourself
DEFENSE (noun)
1. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

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