gagging

VERB

silence, stop up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choke constrain muzzle suppress

STRONG

balk cork curb deaden demur garrote muffle obstruct quiet repress restrain shy squash squelch stifle still stumble throttle tongue-tie

WEAK

bottle up cork up keep the lid on put the lid on shut down tape up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

free let go release

STRONG

aid allow assist encourage help

VERB

vomit, choke

Synonyms

STRONG

disgorge gasp heave nauseate pant puke retch sicken spew strain struggle

WEAK

be nauseated throw up

Antonyms

STRONG

idle laze rest soothe

Example Sentences

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Gagging defendants also limits public information and can make markets less efficient.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Gagging the media, or properly protecting private lives?

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2011

"Gagging orders like the one sought by John Terry have been granted to numerous other Premier League footballers and assorted celebrities."

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2010

Gagging for a gaggle of admirers, Drumbeatle Ringo Starr, 24, gave one last panorama of his aching tonsils before checking in at London's University College Hospital to have them clipped.

From Time Magazine Archive

Gagging, I lurched to my feet and pushed past Frankie.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros