Synonyms for

Gagged

Verb / gægd / Another word for gagged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to restrain or silence someone by tying something around their mouth

Synonyms & similar words

choke strangle heave muzzle quip suffocate retch fret gag muzzle silence muffle stifle smother quash quell suppress restrain bound constrain hobble immobilize truss fetter shackle

Example sentences

  1. The teacher gagged the student's mouth with a piece of tape.
  2. The criminal gagged his hostage to prevent him from screaming.
  3. The comedian gagged the audience with his hilarious jokes.
  4. The protester was gagged and dragged out of the building.
  5. The lawyer argued that gagging the witness would violate their freedom of speech.

Quotes

  • I've been gagged and taken to the city, and I'm not going to take it lying down.
  • The press never let up. Once they had you in their sights, they never gagged.
  • I gagged and bound him so that he could not speak.

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