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Another word for gag

Noun

  1. Words or actions intended to excite laughter or amusement

    2. See also:

    laughter

Another word for gag

Verb

  1. To hold (something requiring an outlet) in check

    2. See also:

    restraint

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Another word for gag

Verb

  1. To stop the mouth

  2. To forbid expression to

    3. See also:

    quiet

  3. To retch

    4. See also:

    vomit

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Sentence Examples

  • I'll gag him and mop up the blood, too.

  • The witches' bridle, a gag to prevent them from speaking whilst being led to execution, is still preserved in the county hall.

  • Rhyn planted a knee in Jade.s chest and sliced his gag free.

  • A great part of the bill was closured by what was known as the device of the " gag " without discussion, although it occupied the House of Commons altogether eighty-two nights.

  • Dean jerked the towel from his head and pulled a cloth gag from his mouth.

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