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muzzle

[muhz-uhl] / ˈmʌz əl /
NOUN
covering for control
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NGOs have criticised the move as an attempt to muzzle criticism of corruption.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

AT&T then sued BBB National Programs, of which NAD is a division, accusing the group of seeking to muzzle free speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

"I think, actually, I'd be more successful if I was OK wearing a muzzle," she laughs.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2025

The scientists tailored a batch of immune referees to search for human pancreatic islet cells and then produce TGF-Beta and CD25, molecules that can muzzle killer T cells.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2024

He staggered back a few steps and buried his muzzle in a patch of new clover, chewing the sprouts to cleanse the foul odor from his sensitive nasal passages.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker