The term 'SPRAYED IN SELF-DEFENSE' can be summarized as the act of using a spray, such as pepper spray, in order to protect oneself from an attacker. The crossword solution for this term is MACED, which is an acronym for 'Mechanically Assisted Chemical Extraction Device'. This device is a type of aerosol spray that is used to incapacitate an attacker and is often used by law enforcement officers.