Phaser vs. Taser

Phasernoun

(music) An electronic device that produces special effects on the sound produced by an electric guitar etc.

Tasernoun

A Taser, a handheld device made by Taser International intended to immobilize another by delivering an electric shock; a stun gun.

Phasernoun

(science fiction) Fictional energy weapon, with multiple settings for degree of intensity, from the television series Star Trek (1966–69).

Tasernoun

By generalization, any electroshock stun gun.

Phaserverb

To shoot with a phaser weapon.

Taserverb

To shock a person, thing, individual, or animal with a handheld device with the electric shock that it delivers; to stun with a stun gun.

Taserverb

(figuratively) To strike verbally or gesturally with ill intents.

‘As I spoke too loudly during the solemn church service, my husband shot me a glance that emotionally tasered me to the point of silence until we returned home 2 hours later.’;

Taser

A taser is an electroshock weapon used to incapacitate targets via shocks that temporarily impair the target's physical function to a level that allows them to be approached and handled in an unresisting and thus safe manner. It is sold by Axon, formerly TASER International.