Meaning of the word taser in English

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taser

US /ˈteɪ.zɚ/
UK /ˈteɪ.zər/

Noun

a brand of electroshock weapon used to incapacitate a person by delivering an electric shock, causing temporary muscle incapacitation

Example:
The police officer used a Taser to subdue the suspect.
He threatened to use a Taser if they didn't comply.

Verb

to incapacitate (a person) by means of a Taser

Example:
The police had to Taser the aggressive individual.
He was Tasered after resisting arrest.